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300300The Gralien Report - https://www.gralienreport.comThe Gralien Report is a weekly podcast hosted by Micah Hanks, which covers science, futurism, and the mysteries of our universe. The podcast takes a critically-minded approach to the study of our world, and each week Micah presents commentary and discussions with guests on subjects that include artificial intelligence, futurism, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI), mysteries of physics and astronomy, skepticism, pseudoscience, sci-fi, and entertainment. The Gralien Report Podcast explores the boundaries of human knowledge on a weekly basis.Micah HankscleanepisodicMicah Hanksinfo@gralienreport.cominfo@gralienreport.com (Micah Hanks)The Future Is NowThe Gralien Reporthttps://www.gralienreport.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/TGR2019.pnghttps://www.gralienreport.com
info@gralienreport.comThe Gralien Report is a weekly podcast hosted by Micah Hanks, which covers science news, current events, and mysteries of the unexplained. Through a rational approach to the study of our world's mysteries, The Gralien Report looks at areas of our world that are less often explored in the everyday. TGR 03.19.19. And The Fire Came Downhttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-03-19-19-and-the-fire-came-down/
Thu, 21 Mar 2019 01:10:04 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=14377https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-03-19-19-and-the-fire-came-down/#commentshttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-03-19-19-and-the-fire-came-down/feed/1<p>In addition to news and a report about an unusual object recently seen over Nevada, we talk with George Howard of The Cosmic Tusk about new evidence for an extraterrestrial impact behind an ancient mystery. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-03-19-19-and-the-fire-came-down/">TGR 03.19.19. And The Fire Came Down</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>In addition to news and a report about an unusual object recently seen over Nevada, we talk with George Howard of The Cosmic Tusk about new evidence for an extraterrestrial impact behind an ancient mystery.meteor blast over the Bering Sea that was estimated 10 times size of Hiroshima, foreshadowing our later discussion in hour two, before we turn our attention to a new forensic investigation of a shawl linked to the “Jack the Ripper”. However, can we rule out bias in this most recent study seeking to answer the long-standing riddle of who the killer may have been?
Elsewhere, we’ve received news that the Pentagon Wants to Test A Space-Based Weapon in 2023, which we cover before looking at the latest bizarre report involving an unidentified aircraft recently observed with night vision goggles over Nevada, as reported by Tyler Rogoway at The Drive.
Then later in the program we are joined by George A. Howard, owner and operator of CosmicTusk.com, and CEO of Restoration Systems in Raleigh, North Carolina. George is a former U.S. Senate staff member whose current work in environmental science with his company has helped restored 300 acres of coastal marsh since 2014 by transporting sand from the Mississippi River. In his spare time, George is a science communicator and proponent of the Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis, which we take time to discuss with him on this week’s edition of the podcast. Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:28:42TGR 03.11.19. Sea Serpents in the Victorian Erahttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-03-11-19-sea-serpents-in-the-victorian-era/
Wed, 13 Mar 2019 02:25:47 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=14369https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-03-11-19-sea-serpents-in-the-victorian-era/#respondhttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-03-11-19-sea-serpents-in-the-victorian-era/feed/0<p>This week, in addition to news and debate over the ethics of robotics, we look at 19th and early 20th-century newspaper reports that weighed in on the debate over the existence of sea serpents. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-03-11-19-sea-serpents-in-the-victorian-era/">TGR 03.11.19. Sea Serpents in the Victorian Era</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week, in addition to news and debate over the ethics of robotics, we look at 19th and early 20th-century newspaper reports that weighed in on the debate over the existence of sea serpents.
Elsewhere, a doctor recently caused debate after he told his patient that they didn’t have long to live, but did so using a hospital robot’s video screen. This raises a number of considerations about the way robotics are making our lives easier… but are they necessarily making things better? Many would raise similar conjectures about autonomous vehicles or self-driving cars, which polls continue to show aren’t fully trusted by the majority of Americans. However, a recent report details technology that’s already being used in Japan to spot potential shoplifters, before they have stolen anything… drawing comparisons to the kinds of “pre-crime” technologies seen in films like Minority Report.
Then in the second hour, we turn our attention to “the great unknown of the seas,” with a number of quaint commentaries appearing in 19th and early 20th-century newspapers pertaining to the debate over the existence of sea serpents. While largely accepted as mythological creatures, one of the articles we reference was published within days of one of the most famous alleged sightings of “sea serpents” in modern history. We look at this and glean a variety of perspectives on the subject on this week’s Gralien Report. Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:48:05TGR 03.04.19. The $21 Trillion Question: UFOs, Confusion, or Corruption?https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-03-04-19-the-21-trillion-question-ufos-confusion-or-corruption/
Tue, 05 Mar 2019 18:39:22 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=14360https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-03-04-19-the-21-trillion-question-ufos-confusion-or-corruption/#respondhttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-03-04-19-the-21-trillion-question-ufos-confusion-or-corruption/feed/0<p>This week, along with UFO news we look at the controversy surrounding a "$21 trillion question" concerning money that is reportedly missing from defense spending and other areas of the U.S. government.</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-03-04-19-the-21-trillion-question-ufos-confusion-or-corruption/">TGR 03.04.19. The $21 Trillion Question: UFOs, Confusion, or Corruption?</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week, along with UFO news we look at the controversy surrounding a "$21 trillion question" concerning money that is reportedly missing from defense spending and other areas of the U.S. government.
Then in the second hour, Harry Reid is back in the news making the case for the future study of UFOs and related defense applications, after a recent interview by George Knapp. While aspects of the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program remain mysterious, its existence is well known; however, when it comes to the kinds of things going on in government that aren’t publicly disclosed, there’s an old expression which advises the best way to get to the bottom of things is to “follow the money.” Hence, we turn our attention to a controversial two-part column published in Forbes recently, which argues that nearly $21 trillion over a period of 17 years cannot be accounted for from defense spending and other areas in U.S. government.
In January, DoD Comptroller David Norquist argued that this can be accounted for by “changes in the valuation of property and equipment due to depreciation, base closures, equipment becoming obsolete,” and other factors. Mick West, respectful skeptic and operator of Metabunk.org, argues that Norquist’s breakdown is accurate, while conceding that “Nobody is saying that the defense department does not waste money. It very obviously does. Hundreds of millions, possibly even billions of dollars are wasted through inefficiencies, incompetence, and corruption.” In contrast with this, the authors of the recent Forbes piece say there may be more at work here… we explore all of these possibilities and delve into their tangent relationships to the government’s study of UFOs on this edition of the podcast. Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean2:01:19TGR 02.26.19. Psychology and the Experiencerhttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-02-26-19-psychology-and-the-experiencer/
Wed, 27 Feb 2019 02:59:13 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=14345https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-02-26-19-psychology-and-the-experiencer/#respondhttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-02-26-19-psychology-and-the-experiencer/feed/0<p>This week we are joined by Lt. Tim McMillan, a retired law enforcement officer in Savannah, Georgia who has studied psychology in relation to the unexplained for a number of years.</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-02-26-19-psychology-and-the-experiencer/">TGR 02.26.19. Psychology and the Experiencer</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week we are joined by Lt. Tim McMillan, a retired law enforcement officer in Savannah, Georgia who has studied psychology in relation to the unexplained for a number of years.
Then Micah brings a number of elements to the table in relation to the idea of a “Secret Space Program,” an idea largely considered a conspiracy theory. However, there have been military programs over the years, most of which remain shadowy, or were canceled before seeing full execution, which might qualify for being the “real” side of our secret space endeavors.
Then in hour two, we are joined by Lt. Tim McMillan, a retired law enforcement officer in Savannah, Georgia who has studied psychology in relation to the unexplained for a number of years. He holds a BS in mathematics and BA cognitive psychology, and during his tenure with law enforcement, Tim has worked as a crime detective, crime scene tech, interrogator, K9 handler, certified instructor, shift Sergeant, and finally Lieutenant/ Assistant Patrol Commander. His experiences in law enforcement led him to become involved in civil rights activism, and in the summer of 2018 he retired from law enforcement and is now a full-time civil rights investigator for a private firm in Savannah.
As Tim tells us, “One of the first similarities I noticed (with paranormal phenomena) was the fact that a wealth of episodic and limited physical evidence define the reality of these phenomena. Conversely, these events all consistently fail to cross the threshold of providing the necessary evidence to empirically or objectively substantiate their existence.” In this regard, Tim believes modern anomalous phenomena may share a distinct link with ancient mythologies. What do these kinds of observations tell us about the human mind, in relation to the anomalous experience?
You can watch Lt. Tim’s TEDx speech on his personal experiences in law enforcement here:

@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:52:48TGR 02.18.19. Randall Carlson: Earth Changes and Cataclysmshttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-02-18-19-randall-carlson-earth-changes-and-cataclysms/
Tue, 19 Feb 2019 02:53:28 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=14298https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-02-18-19-randall-carlson-earth-changes-and-cataclysms/#commentshttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-02-18-19-randall-carlson-earth-changes-and-cataclysms/feed/1<p>This week we are joined by Randall Carlson, as we look at the evidence for an impact hypothesis underlying the Younger Dryas, a cold-reversal period that occurred approximately 12,700 years ago. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-02-18-19-randall-carlson-earth-changes-and-cataclysms/">TGR 02.18.19. Randall Carlson: Earth Changes and Cataclysms</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week we are joined by Randall Carlson, as we look at the evidence for an impact hypothesis underlying the Younger Dryas, a cold-reversal period that occurred approximately 12,700 years ago.
According to his website, “Randall Carlson is a master builder and architectural designer, teacher, geometrician, geomythologist, geological explorer and renegade scholar. He has 4 decades of study, research and exploration Into the interface between ancient mysteries and modern science, has been an active Freemason for 30 years and is Past Master of one of the oldest and largest Masonic lodges in Georgia. He has been recognized by The National Science Teachers Association for his commitment to Science education for young people.
“The acclaimed 1997 TBS/CNN documentary “Fire from the Sky” was based upon his research into Earth change and catastrophic events. He has organized several dozen field expeditions documenting evidence for catastrophic earth change. He has received academic recognition for outstanding work as a student of geology. His work incorporates Ancient Mythology, Astronomy, Earth Science, Paleontology, Symbolism, Sacred Geometry and Architecture, Geomancy, and other arcane and scientific traditions. For over 25 years he has presented classes, lectures, and multimedia programs synthesizing this information for students of the Mysteries.”
For our conversation with Randall, among the many topics we cover includes evidence for an impact hypothesis underlying the Younger Dryas, a cold-reversal period that occurred approximately 12,700 years ago.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:53:27TGR 02.11.19. Lost and Found: Haley Zega’s Storyhttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-02-11-19-lost-and-found-haley-zegas-story/
Tue, 12 Feb 2019 19:56:39 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=14287https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-02-11-19-lost-and-found-haley-zegas-story/#commentshttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-02-11-19-lost-and-found-haley-zegas-story/feed/1<p>This week we are joined by Haley Zega, who tells her remarkable story of being lost in the Arkansas wilderness for nearly three days in the spring of 2001 when she was just six-years-old. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-02-11-19-lost-and-found-haley-zegas-story/">TGR 02.11.19. Lost and Found: Haley Zega’s Story</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week we are joined by Haley Zega, who tells her remarkable story of being lost in the Arkansas wilderness for nearly three days in the spring of 2001 when she was just six-years-old.
Then later in the program, we frequently hear stories of people who vanish under what are deemed “mysterious” circumstances, and all-too-often these stories become further sensationalized when they are later retold online and in other popular forms of media. However, far less often are we able to speak firsthand with someone who has gone missing, and was later rescued and therefore able to recount details about their experience. Haley Zega is such a person, who at the age of six became lost in the Arkansas wilderness for nearly three days. As she joins us to tell her story, Haley helps to shed some much-needed light on a number of aspects of the “missing person” phenomena that deserve further attention, which includes her recollection of an unusual experience that occurred during her time lost in the spring of 2001.
What can we learn–and perhaps apply to future search efforts–from stories like that of Haley Zega, where a missing person was found and can give us a first-hand account about their experiences?Whitaker Point image by Mark Stevens (Flickr/CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:58:00TGR 02.04.19. Interplanetary Robots and the Future of Space Explorationhttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-02-04-19-interplanetary-robots-and-the-future-of-space-exploration/
Tue, 05 Feb 2019 20:29:24 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=14271https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-02-04-19-interplanetary-robots-and-the-future-of-space-exploration/#respondhttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-02-04-19-interplanetary-robots-and-the-future-of-space-exploration/feed/0<p>This week we are joined by author Rod Pyle, a space reporter and author of several books, including his new "Interplanetary Robots: True Stories of Space Exploration." </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-02-04-19-interplanetary-robots-and-the-future-of-space-exploration/">TGR 02.04.19. Interplanetary Robots and the Future of Space Exploration</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week we are joined by author Rod Pyle, a space reporter and author of several books, including his new "Interplanetary Robots: True Stories of Space Exploration."
Then getting to the second hour, we are joined by author Rod Pyle, a space writer and reporter, and author of several books which include his new Interplanetary Robots: True Stories of Space Exploration. Rod has worked for years as a reporter on space exploration and technologies used by NASA and other space agencies, having attended several monumental NASA JPL events where he was on-hand in real time as we landed rovers on Mars. His reporting on the way robots have been used in space exploration brings a number of remarkable stories, and also puts a personal touch, on what some might call “the real-life Star Trek.” The final frontier may be awaiting human entry into space, but our interplanetary robots have already been there for decades.
You can find Rod’s book Interplanetary Robots, and learn more about his other projects and written work, by visiting his website at www.RodPyleBooks.com.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean2:04:25TGR 01.28.19. A Boy and His Bearhttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-01-28-19-a-boy-and-his-bear/
Tue, 29 Jan 2019 19:34:14 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=14259https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-01-28-19-a-boy-and-his-bear/#commentshttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-01-28-19-a-boy-and-his-bear/feed/2<p>This week we look at the rescue of a young boy after 48 hours alone in the Eastern NC wilderness, who says a "bear" kept him company during the ordeal. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-01-28-19-a-boy-and-his-bear/">TGR 01.28.19. A Boy and His Bear</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week we look at the rescue of a young boy after 48 hours alone in the Eastern NC wilderness, who says a "bear" kept him company during the ordeal.below-freezing temps this week, we look at other winter-themed news, which includes how retreating arctic ice has exposed a landscape unseen for 120,000 Years. Also, while it’s tempting to think so, aliens didn’t create a weird swirling disk that recently appeared in a Maine river. Finally, this brings us to one of our favorite kinds of cold-weather phenomena: cryoseisms, or the so-called “frost quakes” that tend to occur around the first of the year, especially where there’s freezing.
Elsewhere, a team of divers believes they may have discovered part of Amelia Earheart’s plane… Micah tells us why he doesn’t think Earheart’s famous disappearance is particularly “mysterious”, before getting to a few listener emails, including one that tells of a curious “disappearing” photograph, as well as an update on a young man who went missing in a National Park in Georgia.
This brings us to the main discussion for this program, which involves the rescue of three-year-old Casey Hathaway, a young boy who managed to survive for 48 hours alone in freezing temperatures. The near-miraculous circumstances have captured the minds of people across America, particularly since Casey said he wasn’t alone: the boy told family members and law enforcement that his “best friend,” a bear, had been with him while he was missing. We look at this unusual statement and the ways that psychology could help us to understand what the boy meant by this, along with historical examples of similar incredible cases of survival.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:46:55TGR 01.21.19. Project Blue Bookhttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-01-21-19-project-blue-book/
Tue, 22 Jan 2019 20:21:04 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=13027https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-01-21-19-project-blue-book/#respondhttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-01-21-19-project-blue-book/feed/0<p>This week we are joined by Alejandro Rojas for a discussion about a new FOIA release pertaining to the mysterious Pentagon AATIP UFO study, as well as the famous U.S. Air Force Project Blue Book. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-01-21-19-project-blue-book/">TGR 01.21.19. Project Blue Book</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week we are joined by Alejandro Rojas for a discussion about a new FOIA release pertaining to the mysterious Pentagon AATIP UFO study, as well as the famous U.S. Air Force Project Blue Book.shark with “spaceship shaped” teeth found, as well as what was once believed to be an “ancient Scottish stone circle that was actually built in 1990s. Also, in the area of Artificial Intelligence, a genomic study recently got help from A.I. deep learning algorithms, and managed to identify an unknown human ancestor. With all the developments in A.I. right now, wouldn’t we do well to be having discussions about future A.I. policy?
Then later in the program, we are joined by Alejandro Rojas of Open Minds who shares details with us about a new FOIA release pertaining to the mysterious Pentagon UFO program, the Advanced Aerospace Threat and Identification Program. We go over what the latest release reveals about the program, which the DIA calls a “contract,” before comparing and contrasting AATIP with the U.S. Air Force Project Blue Book, it’s famous UFO study that ran from 1952 until 1968. Project Blue Book is the subject of a new drama series on History which presents a more fanciful series based loosely on the USAF project and its official scientific advisor, J. Allen Hynek. Then later in the program, we revisit a conversation with Hynek’s biographer, Marc O’Connell, about the scientist’s decades-long study of the UFO enigma, and some of the famous incidents that he investigated during his time working as an advisor to Project Blue Book.]]>Micah Hanksclean1:56:40TGR 01.14.19. The Quest for the Ultimate Weaponhttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-01-14-19-the-quest-for-the-ultimate-weapon/
Wed, 16 Jan 2019 19:40:25 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=13010https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-01-14-19-the-quest-for-the-ultimate-weapon/#respondhttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-01-14-19-the-quest-for-the-ultimate-weapon/feed/0<p>This week we discuss the curious story of directed energy weapons Jeff Hecht, author of "Lasers, Death Rays, and the Long, Strange Quest for the Ultimate Weapon." </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-01-14-19-the-quest-for-the-ultimate-weapon/">TGR 01.14.19. The Quest for the Ultimate Weapon</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week we discuss the curious story of directed energy weapons Jeff Hecht, author of "Lasers, Death Rays, and the Long, Strange Quest for the Ultimate Weapon."cosmic telescope is peering all the way back to the beginning of time, as well as how people in Brazil recently experienced an arachnophobe’s worst nightmare, and why the Russian military was sent to assess a giant rockfall blocking Bureya River. We also look at why a Harvard astronomer has defended controversial theories about ‘Oumuamua, and how it still could represent alien technology.
Then later in the program, we are joined by Jeff Hecht, an award-winning freelance science and technology writer, a longtime contributor to New Scientist magazine, a contributing editor of Laser Focus World magazine, and the author of thirteen books, including Beam: The Race to Make the Laser; City of Light: The Story of Fiber Optics; and his latest work, Lasers, Death Rays, and the Long, Strange Quest for the Ultimate Weapon He is a fellow of the Optical Society of America and a life senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Jeff joins us to discuss the history of the development of laser weaponry and some of the intrigue that has surrounded the concept of a “death ray” even going back to ancient times. Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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]]>Micah Hanksclean1:39:56TGR 01.07.19. Consciousness: The Mystery Withinhttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-01-07-19-consciousness-the-mystery-within/
Wed, 09 Jan 2019 20:55:49 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=12371<p>This week's podcast explores the mystery of consciousness and theories about its nature with researcher Mark Gober, author of the book "An End to Upside Down Thinking." </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-01-07-19-consciousness-the-mystery-within/">TGR 01.07.19. Consciousness: The Mystery Within</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week's podcast explores the mystery of consciousness and theories about its nature with researcher Mark Gober, author of the book "An End to Upside Down Thinking."
Then in the second hour, we talk with researcher Mark Gober, author of the book An End to Upside Down Thinking: Dispelling the Myth That the Brain Produces Consciousness, and the Implications for Everyday Life. Mark began his career in 2008 during a tumultuous time: he worked in New York as an Investment Banking Analyst with a large, global firm during the heart of the biggest financial crisis in decades. In 2010, he left Wall Street to join a technology-focused investment bank and strategy firm, and since then he’s been quoted for his opinions on business and technology in Bloomberg Businessweek, and he has also been independently studying what we plan to talk about with him today: consciousness. Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:48:05TGR 01.04.19. To the Moon and Back… In Timehttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-01-04-19-to-the-moon-and-back-in-time/
Sat, 05 Jan 2019 15:09:35 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=12351<p>This week we discuss the probe recently sent to the far side of the moon by China, as well as claims of "lost civilizations, and the books and television shows that promote them. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-01-04-19-to-the-moon-and-back-in-time/">TGR 01.04.19. To the Moon and Back… In Time</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week we discuss the probe recently sent to the far side of the moon by China, as well as claims of "lost civilizations, and the books and television shows that promote them.
Then after catching up on a few holiday emails from our listeners, we turn our attention to ancient mysteries, and the influence books about “lost civilizations” have had on our culture. We take a look at a new program on Travel Channel starring actress Megan Fox, which purports to look at ancient mysteries; however, in the tradition of “archaeology made for television,” there are a lot of problems with the program… despite how it features a few very respectable scientists. People in the archaeological community chime in with varied opinions about whether it’s a good idea to appear on such shows, and what the pitfalls may be… but what’s truly surprising is seeing how many archaeologists actually got their start by reading pseudo-archaeological books on lost civilizations and space visitors, only to later take a career path toward debunking these things.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean2:04:45TGR 12.24.18. A Rogue Planet Christmashttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-12-24-18-a-rogue-planet-christmas/
Mon, 24 Dec 2018 20:21:24 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=12337<p>This week, we feature a special holiday "Rogue Planet" roundtable discussion with our friends Jason McClellan, Maureen Elsberry, and Ryan Sprague.</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-12-24-18-a-rogue-planet-christmas/">TGR 12.24.18. A Rogue Planet Christmas</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week, we feature a special holiday "Rogue Planet" roundtable discussion with our friends Jason McClellan, Maureen Elsberry, and Ryan Sprague.
Then later in the program, we feature a special holiday “Rogue Planet” roundtable discussion with our friends Jason McClellan, Maureen Elsberry, and Ryan Sprague, where we touch on UFO research, critical thinking in relation to the UFO subject, and a few hard questions that need to be asked about To The Stars and the Pentagon UFO program.
Season’s Greetings everyone, and thanks for another wonderful year in podcasting and exploration of the mysteries of science and our universe.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:10:25TGR 12.17.18. Big Bangs and Big Questions: Your Place in the Universehttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-12-17-18-big-bangs-and-big-questions-your-place-in-the-universe/
Wed, 19 Dec 2018 15:32:55 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=12285<p>This week on the podcast, we are joined by Paul M. Sutter, astrophysicist and author of the new book Your Place in the Universe: Understanding Our Big, Messy Existence. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-12-17-18-big-bangs-and-big-questions-your-place-in-the-universe/">TGR 12.17.18. Big Bangs and Big Questions: Your Place in the Universe</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on the podcast, we are joined by Paul M. Sutter, astrophysicist and author of the new book Your Place in the Universe: Understanding Our Big, Messy Existence.
Then in hour two, we are joined by Paul M. Sutter, astrophysicist and author of the new book Your Place in the Universe: Understanding Our Big, Messy Existence. Paul is the creator of the Ask a Spaceman! podcast, a contributing editor to Space.com, and the founder of Active Galaxy Productions, a company that blends science with art in groundbreaking ways. He has authored over sixty academic papers on topics ranging from the earliest moments of the Big Bang to the emptiest places in the universe, to prospective new methods for detecting the evidence of the first stars. Paul has given over 100 seminars and conference talks at institutions around the world, and we are proud to have him join us for a talk about the Big Bang, finding a sense of “purpose” in the universe, and other big questions.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:36:40TGR 12.10.18. Cattle Mutilations: Fact or Fantasy?https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-12-10-18-cattle-mutilations-fact-or-fantasy/
Wed, 12 Dec 2018 22:26:48 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=12272<p>This week, along with news we look at the subject of cattle mutilations, and instances where physical evidence points to a more complex phenomenon behind the mysterious deaths and mutilations.</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-12-10-18-cattle-mutilations-fact-or-fantasy/">TGR 12.10.18. Cattle Mutilations: Fact or Fantasy?</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week, along with news we look at the subject of cattle mutilations, and instances where physical evidence points to a more complex phenomenon behind the mysterious deaths and mutilations.
Then in hour two, after getting to a few listener emails, we turn our attention to the subject of cattle mutilations. Many of these apparent “mutilations” have been casually dismissed as the simple interventions of scavenging beasts, following the natural or otherwise mundane death of cattle or other livestock. Undoubtedly, this is true in some cases, although there are other instances where physical evidence points to a more complex phenomenon behind the mysterious deaths and mutilations. In light of this, we look at a few of the more notable cases on this week’s Gralien Report. Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:47:24TGR 12.03.18. Fingerprints and Phantomshttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-12-03-18-fingerprints-and-phantoms/
Tue, 04 Dec 2018 22:11:13 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=12260<p>On this episode, crime scene investigator and author Paul Rimmasch joins us to discuss his book, Fingerprints and Phantoms, and share some of the unique stories contained therein. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-12-03-18-fingerprints-and-phantoms/">TGR 12.03.18. Fingerprints and Phantoms</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>On this episode, crime scene investigator and author Paul Rimmasch joins us to discuss his book, Fingerprints and Phantoms, and share some of the unique stories contained therein.
However, George Herbert Walker Bush presents us with a particularly unique case, mainly due to the facts concerning his background in U.S. intelligence. Often, it is what a person doesn’t say that generates the most hype, and with Bush, the distance he kept from open discussion of UFOs no doubt contributed to conspiracies that would emerge later on, which included everything from his possible membership with the shadowy MJ-12 organization, to his presence in Dallas around the time of the Kennedy assassination.
Finally, in the second hour, we are joined by Paul Rimmasch, author of the book Fingerprints and Phantoms: True Tales of Law Enforcement Encounters with the Paranormal and the Strange. Crime scene investigator and author Paul Rimmasch has published articles in the Journal of Forensic Identification and Ancient American magazine. A “lifelong devotee” of campfire stories, he joins us to discuss his book, and share some of the unique stories contained therein.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:48:13TGR 11.26.18 Sociology of the Unexplainedhttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-11-26-18-sociology-of-the-unexplained/
Tue, 27 Nov 2018 02:30:56 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=12246<p>This week we are joined by Dr. Robert E. Bartholomew, whose background in sociology presents a balanced, rational approach to understanding the human side of the unexplained. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-11-26-18-sociology-of-the-unexplained/">TGR 11.26.18 Sociology of the Unexplained</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week we are joined by Dr. Robert E. Bartholomew, whose background in sociology presents a balanced, rational approach to understanding the human side of the unexplained.
This leads us to a retrospective look at one of the most famous UFO critics of the last century: Phillip J. Klass, whose disdain for Ufology even came to the attention of the FBI on a few occasions. Then on the subject of UFOs and skepticism, we are joined by Dr. Robert E. Bartholomew, whose background in sociology and “hopeful skepticism” presents a balanced, rational approach to understanding the human side of the unexplained, in ways that incorporate science and critical thinking.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:55:51TGR 11.20.18. UFO Cults and Odd Caseshttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-11-20-18-ufo-cults-and-odd-cases/
Tue, 20 Nov 2018 19:30:40 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=12234<p>This week, in addition to news and Oumuamua updates, we look at the odd history of UFO cults, and how such groups have adopted dangerous belief systems involving UFOs. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-11-20-18-ufo-cults-and-odd-cases/">TGR 11.20.18. UFO Cults and Odd Cases</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week, in addition to news and Oumuamua updates, we look at the odd history of UFO cults, and how such groups have adopted dangerous belief systems involving UFOs.what may be an impact feature beneath the ice of Greenland by an international team of scientists.
Then in hour two, we get an Oumuamua update, where we hear about further discoveries with our solar system’s first interstellar visitor… and the odd discoveries researchers are making in relation to it are causing more and more of us to ask, “what if?” Then we turn our attention to the odd history of UFO cults, and how such groups have adopted discoveries in the past that were similar to Oumuamua and made dangerous belief systems around them–namely Heaven’s Gate. After exploring the history and general features of such UFO cults, we then turn our attention to one of the oddest cases from the case files of UFO research: the strange deaths of two men in Brazil in the 1960s, in an area which some researchers believe could have had to do with recent UFO sightings. However, was this incident evidence of a “UFO cult”, or was there something else going on? Occasionally, we do hear stories from time to time that are so strange that we can’t really make heads or tails of them (nor can some of the better skeptics to have looked at them). Indeed, this would be one of those occasions.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:56:23TGR 11.12.18. A Space Odyssey: Artificial Intelligence and Alien Contacthttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-11-12-18-a-space-odyssey-artificial-intelligence-and-alien-contact/
Tue, 13 Nov 2018 20:58:12 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=12221<p>This week's podcast looks at the influence of Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey, and its lasting influence on science fiction, technological innovation, and even claims of alien contact in UFO circles. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-11-12-18-a-space-odyssey-artificial-intelligence-and-alien-contact/">TGR 11.12.18. A Space Odyssey: Artificial Intelligence and Alien Contact</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week's podcast looks at the influence of Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey, and its lasting influence on science fiction, technological innovation, and even claims of alien contact in UFO circles.
Stan Lee wasn’t the only famous name in fiction and sci-fi that we recently lost; actor Douglas Rain, who lent his voice for the memorable killer-computer “HAL 9000” in Stanley Kubrick’s classic 2001: A Space Odyssey, has also passed away. We look at some of the interesting stories behind how Rain ended up taking the role, before looking at the way HAL 9000 and other aspects of the film influenced not only other science fiction, but also science fact and technological innovations over the ages.
One of the main themes in 2001: A Space Odyssey is how alien life might attempt to contact life here on Earth. This brings us to the claims of alien abductees: people who have claimed over the years that they have had close encounters with alien beings. Beginning with a peculiar alleged encounter that mirrors one of the most famous tropes of Kubrick and Clarke’s 2001, we then look more broadly at the phenomenon with notable claims from over the years, beginning in the 1950s with stories like those of farmer Antonio Villas Boas, to some of the more famous cases like those of Betty and Barney Hill and Travis Walton, whose famous stories inspired books, films, and countless articles and documentaries.
Weighing the claims of the abductees, what can be made of such stories, and do some of them seem more likely than others? Also, are there other interpretations we could make about these stories apart from an “extraterrestrial” narrative? We look at this murky subject and weigh the facts versus conjectures in trying to make sense of the claims.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean2:01:56TGR 11.05.18. Targeted Individuals: E-Harassment in the Information Agehttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-11-05-18-targeted-individuals-e-harassment-in-the-information-age/
Wed, 07 Nov 2018 19:39:19 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=12204<p>This week we look at the controversy over "targeted individuals," people who claim they have been harassed or stalked by unseen attackers using technology against them. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-11-05-18-targeted-individuals-e-harassment-in-the-information-age/">TGR 11.05.18. Targeted Individuals: E-Harassment in the Information Age</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week we look at the controversy over "targeted individuals," people who claim they have been harassed or stalked by unseen attackers using technology against them.
Then in the second hour, we have a brief discussion about the debate over chiropractic and whether it is indeed scientific. As it turns out, it can be… but in Canada, there are a number of supporters of chiropractic care whose beliefs seem to fall more on the side of pseudoscience. We then turn our attention to the controversial claims of “targeted individuals,” people who claim that they have been harassed or even stalked by agencies or unseen attackers using technology against them.
Joining us for part of the discussion is Richard Dolan, who gives us a historical perspective on a number of technologies which might equate to what alleged “targeted individuals” have experienced. Can we confidently say that those making such claims are just paranoid, or is there more behind the concerns of those in the so-called “TI” community?Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:47:08TGR 10.29.18. Halloween: Real-Life Stories of Eerie Encountershttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-10-29-18-halloween-real-life-stories-of-eerie-encounters/
Tue, 30 Oct 2018 22:05:33 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=12190<p>This week on our Halloween 2018 edition of the podcast, we share a number of "real life" odd encounters and strange happenings submitted by our listeners. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-10-29-18-halloween-real-life-stories-of-eerie-encounters/">TGR 10.29.18. Halloween: Real-Life Stories of Eerie Encounters</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on our Halloween 2018 edition of the podcast, we share a number of "real life" odd encounters and strange happenings submitted by our listeners.
We also take a look at the latest Halloween-themed news of the unusual: in California, police thought that a severed human head brought to their station had to have been a prank… it wasn’t. Also, recent mischief at an Antarctic base has us all thinking about Kurt Russell’s famous role in John Carpenter’s The Thing. Finally, we all remember the famous Invasion of the Body Snatchers, but what if the “real” invasion were already occurring… in our homes, gardens, and neighborhoods?
Then in hour two, Lauran provides us with an eerie selection of unusual disappearances from the famous “Bennington Triangle,” before we turn our attention to stories submitted by our listeners. We had a number of excellent Halloween submissions, and getting to share in the excitement of hearing “real life” odd encounters from our listenership makes the perfect ending to an already delightful All Hallow’s Eve 2018.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:41:15TGR 10.22.18. Our Haunted Family Treehttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-10-22-18-our-haunted-family-tree/
Tue, 23 Oct 2018 19:29:00 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=12177<p>This week we look at odd legends associated with Micah's own "Haunted Family Tree," as well as early writings and a classic radio drama based on these eerie Welsh legends. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-10-22-18-our-haunted-family-tree/">TGR 10.22.18. Our Haunted Family Tree</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week we look at odd legends associated with Micah's own "Haunted Family Tree," as well as early writings and a classic radio drama based on these eerie Welsh legends.
Then in hour two, after a few eerie stories sent along by readers, Micah shares a peculiar legend from his family going all the way back to ancient Wales, where the story of a haunted oak tree was prevalent at the Nannau estate. “Howel Sele, a Welsh chieftain, and Lord of Nannau, was privately slain, during a hunting quarrel, by his cousin, Owen Glyndwr, or Glendower, and hidden for a long time within [the tree’s] hollow trunk,” an article from 1832 states. “The remembrance of this tragical event was afterwards preserved by tradition in the family of the Vaughans of Hengwyrl; nor was it wholly lost among the peasants, who would point out to the traveller the “Haunted Oak;” and as they passed it in the gloom of the night, would quicken their pace, and perhaps murmur a prayer for personal protection, against the crufts and assaults of the demon of the tree.”
We take a look back at the peculiar legends associated with this unique element of Micah’s own family history, as well as a classic radio drama based on it, on this week’s edition of The Gralien Report. Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:46:12TGR 10.16.18. The Vampyrehttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-10-16-18-the-vampyre/
Tue, 16 Oct 2018 20:43:42 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=12165<p>This week, in keeping with themes of the Halloween season we look at "The Vampyre" in myth and history, and how traditions that inspired vampire fiction date all the way back to antiquity. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-10-16-18-the-vampyre/">TGR 10.16.18. The Vampyre</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week, in keeping with themes of the Halloween season we look at "The Vampyre" in myth and history, and how traditions that inspired vampire fiction date all the way back to antiquity.
Then in hour two, we turn out attention to those things related to the Halloween season; specifically, the fabled blood-suckers of myth and lore known as vampires. While many of the modern tropes associated with vampires in fiction appeared in John William Polidori’s 1819 story, “The Vampyre,” we analyze the mythic traditions from ancient times that recount blood-sucking demons and kidnappers, before coming around to early Romanian folklore, and how such legends inspired 18th century poetry, and finally, the 19th century fiction in which authors like Bram Stoker helped establish vampires in horror literature with the authorship of his landmark gothic novel, Dracula. Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:52:44TGR 10.08.18. Geologica Esoterica: Our Haunting Planethttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-10-08-18-geologica-esoterica-our-haunting-planet/
Tue, 09 Oct 2018 19:00:31 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=12146<p>This week we spend some time looking at "geologica esoterica" with oddities of geology, "out of place artifacts", and other earth mysteries with geologist James Waldo. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-10-08-18-geologica-esoterica-our-haunting-planet/">TGR 10.08.18. Geologica Esoterica: Our Haunting Planet</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week we spend some time looking at "geologica esoterica" with oddities of geology, "out of place artifacts", and other earth mysteries with geologist James Waldo.
Then later in the program, and on the subject of “geologica esoterica,” we are joined by James Waldo, a professional geologist and associate of Micah’s in the Seven Ages Research Associates. James has a long history of interest in the unexplained and applies a scientific mind toward his interest in peculiar geological “anomalies” of nature. We look at a few over the course of our discussion, which includes the famous Devil’s Tower in Wyoming, and its similarity to places associated with legends of “giants” in Ireland and other parts of the world. We also get James’ take on things like “out of place artifacts” and other unusual themes pertaining to the earth sciences.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:46:27TGR 10.02.18. Autumn: An Eerie Arrivalhttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-10-02-18-autumn-an-eerie-arrival/
Wed, 03 Oct 2018 17:31:40 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=12138<p>This week we kick off Autumn with a look at the eerie, as we canvass a collection of stories, studies, and experiences that look at the darker side of human nature, alien beings, and a famous West Virginia "monster."</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-10-02-18-autumn-an-eerie-arrival/">TGR 10.02.18. Autumn: An Eerie Arrival</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week we kick off Autumn with a look at the eerie, as we canvass a collection of stories, studies, and experiences that look at the darker side of human nature, alien beings, and a famous West Virginia "monster."
Then in hour two, after sharing a few listener emails (and one remarkable synchronicity involving a message in a bottle story), we turn our attention to another eerie subject very in keeping with the theme of the season: the odd story of West Viriginia’s “Mothman,” a strange entity that, according to modern folklore of the Ohio River Valley, was said to have been seen throughout the late 1960s. During a recent trip to the area, Micah and his cohorts Jason Pentrail and James Waldo stopped by Point Pleasant, the famous “home” of the creature… but is this odd and eerie story all it’s been made out to be over the years? We look at this, and much more on this week’s edition of The Gralien Report. Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:40:22TGR 09.24.18. Fastwalkers: Image Analysis and the UFO Enigmahttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-09-24-18-fastwalkers-image-analysis-and-the-ufo-enigma/
Tue, 25 Sep 2018 15:24:27 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=12118<p>This week on The Gralien Report, MUFON Chief Photo/Video Analyst Marc D'Antonio joins us to discuss the study of alleged government UFO footage and other technical aspects of the UFO enigma.</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-09-24-18-fastwalkers-image-analysis-and-the-ufo-enigma/">TGR 09.24.18. Fastwalkers: Image Analysis and the UFO Enigma</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, MUFON Chief Photo/Video Analyst Marc D'Antonio joins us to discuss the study of alleged government UFO footage and other technical aspects of the UFO enigma.
Making the news elsewhere is a new documentary called Hunt For the Skinwalker by filmmaker Jeremy Corbell, which prominently features KLAS Las Vegas reporter George Knapp. From his personal files, the film features video documentation of the ongoing strangeness that was alleged to have occurred at the so-called Skinwalker Ranch location. But of greater interest to recent happenings, how does the Skinwalker affair relate to the Pentagon’s UFO program, as discussed in the New York Times last December?
And on that subject, MUFON Chief Photo/Video Analyst Marc D’Antonio joins us to talk about the purported Pentagon UFO footage, and why he’s a bit skeptical about what the footage purports to show. Specifically, D’Antonio has spotted a number of “artifacts” in the footage that could indicate some down-to-earth conclusions we might make about the videos… although that’s not to say that we can easily “debunk” them per se, nor discredit some of the unusual reports associated with the Pentagon’s UFO study group.
In fact, D’Antonio’s interest in the subject stems from his own personal experiences studying UAP over the years, which included one hair-raising incident that occurred on a submarine years ago, where D’Antonio may have witnessed a so-called “Fastwalker” himself… all of which we discuss with him this week on the program.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:46:35TGR 09.17.18. How We Lost the Nobel Prizehttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-09-17-18-how-we-lost-the-nobel-prize/
Wed, 19 Sep 2018 23:03:35 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=12107<p>On this edition of the podcast, Professor Brian Keating joins us to discuss his new book, "Losing the Nobel Prize: A Story of Cosmology, Ambition, and the Perils of Science's Highest Honor."</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-09-17-18-how-we-lost-the-nobel-prize/">TGR 09.17.18. How We Lost the Nobel Prize</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>On this edition of the podcast, Professor Brian Keating joins us to discuss his new book, "Losing the Nobel Prize: A Story of Cosmology, Ambition, and the Perils of Science's Highest Honor."
Then in hour two, we are joined by a professor of physics at the Center for Astrophysics & Space Sciences in the Department of Physics at the University of California, San Diego. Brian is an expert in the study of the universe’s oldest light, the cosmic microwave background (CMB), and has worked over the years toward understanding ways it can be used to learn about the origin and evolution of the universe. Keating joins us to discuss his new book, Losing the Nobel Prize: A Story of Cosmology, Ambition, and the Perils of Science’s Highest Honor. In it, Keating recounts the story of the BICEP2 affair and the concomitant problems with the Nobel Prize in physics… we discuss this, and much more, on this week’s edition of The Gralien Report. Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:49:14TGR 09.11.18. A Mysterious Town, a Mystic Mountain, and Mythic Beastshttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-09-11-18-a-mysterious-town-a-mystic-mountain-and-mythic-beasts/
Wed, 12 Sep 2018 15:18:50 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=12090<p>This week on the podcast, Micah recounts his visit to a unique town with a "mystic mountain" and folklore about Sasquatch from the Pacific Northwest. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-09-11-18-a-mysterious-town-a-mystic-mountain-and-mythic-beasts/">TGR 09.11.18. A Mysterious Town, a Mystic Mountain, and Mythic Beasts</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on the podcast, Micah recounts his visit to a unique town with a "mystic mountain" and folklore about Sasquatch from the Pacific Northwest.heading off to Wyoming, we take a look at what’s been happening in the news.
First up, we talk about the latest instance of mysterious radio bursts from outer space, along with looking at why the case for “radio bursts” in the search for ET is so problematic. We also look at the latest concerns over artificial intelligence, and why it poses a greater challenge to the world than terrorism according to one scientist. Elsewhere, dead cows found in Australia with udders, ears and tongues removed have some farmers frightened and confused… but what are we to make of some recent animal killings in Kentucky and Washington, where a “serial cat killer” appears to be on the loose?
Then later in the program, Micah recaps some of his recent adventures to Canada, which involved a truly odd story about a pair of strange, hippo-like creatures that were allegedly seen by a lake near the town of Lebret, Saskatchewan decades ago. In pursuit of historical records of this event, Micah and company made the trip to Lebret, a quaint and mysterious locale where an adventure through history ensued, complete with an ancient sanctuary, a wise and mysterious local man, and an archetypal “Mystic Mountain” the likes of which psychologist Carl Jung wrote about.
All of this occurred over the course of several days in Canada, where Micah recently lectured on the odd myths and history of “wild men” in history. A bit further west of where Micah visited, some of the world’s most famous legends of wild people–otherwise known as Sasquatch–are a constant feature of Northwestern Indigenous folklore. As we conclude, we feature a special segment about the legends of “Strange People of the Mountains” shared by the First Nations People in their rich traditions and folklore, as we ponder the possible reality underlying reports of Sasquatch.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:37:40TGR 09.03.18. Training Our Technology on the Skieshttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-09-03-18-training-our-technology-on-the-skies/
Tue, 04 Sep 2018 01:51:40 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=12074<p>This week we look at the latest science news, along with an update on the "science of the skies" and the forthcoming UFO Data Acquisition Project in The San Luis Valley. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-09-03-18-training-our-technology-on-the-skies/">TGR 09.03.18. Training Our Technology on the Skies</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week we look at the latest science news, along with an update on the "science of the skies" and the forthcoming UFO Data Acquisition Project in The San Luis Valley.
In hour two, we then shift our attention to the ongoing San Luis Valley studies that researcher Chris O’Brien is undertaking, along with a number of technically-minded compatriots who are seeking to apply science to the study of unusual things in our skies. The project, called the UFO Data Acquisition Project in The San Luis Valley, will soon be seeing action, and those interested in supporting this project can find the GoFundMe page here, and can see some of the project’s technology in action in this video.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:47:30TGR 08.27.18. The Real Jurassic Parkhttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-08-27-18-the-real-jurassic-park/
Wed, 29 Aug 2018 02:28:42 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=12063<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we ask whether new scientific advances of the coming years might lead to the creation of a real-life "Jurassic Park." </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-08-27-18-the-real-jurassic-park/">TGR 08.27.18. The Real Jurassic Park</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we ask whether new scientific advances of the coming years might lead to the creation of a real-life "Jurassic Park."with its face mysteriously red, shared with us by our friend Adam Olson. Then we turn our attention to news about a new quantum device that defies the concepts of ‘before’ and ‘after’, which has producer Jeremy London wondering about quantum mechanics; but everyone really knows that the way to Micah’s heart is through coffee… which is why he’s excited to hear that your coffee could soon be delivered by drones.
Also, just to make sure that we know our scientists are looking at the “real” problems, we have news that MIT mathematicians have solved an age-old spaghetti mystery, which once even stumped physicist Richard Feynman. Elsewhere in China, legends of a ‘Wild Man’ have become a booming tourist industry, while some locals believe that they’ve seen the creature and that it’s a living Chinese answer to the North American ‘Sasquatch.’ And in related anthropological news, Lauran sends us big news about the first known child of a Neandertal and a Denisovan that was recently discovered… what does this tell us about the ancient past?
Speaking of the ancient past, scientists seem to be getting closer than ever before to bringing extinct life forms back from the dead… and while the leading candidates remain megafaunal species of the last few years, could we at some point be looking at a real-life “Jurassic Park”? Some would argue that we don’t need advanced genetics to revive extinct species, and that animals similar to dinosaurs and other prehistoric species could still await discovery in the most remote corners of the world… how likely is this possibility? We look at this fascinating idea, and much more on this edition of The Gralien Report.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:36:28TGR 08.20.18. Into the Wild: Monster, Myth, or Man?https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-08-20-18-into-the-wild-monster-myth-or-man/
Wed, 22 Aug 2018 02:20:15 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=12045<p>On this edition of the podcast, we discuss reports of "wild men" in America, and whether these involve a monster, popular myths, or perhaps most frightening of all... actual men living "off the grid"? </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-08-20-18-into-the-wild-monster-myth-or-man/">TGR 08.20.18. Into the Wild: Monster, Myth, or Man?</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>On this edition of the podcast, we discuss reports of "wild men" in America, and whether these involve a monster, popular myths, or perhaps most frightening of all... actual men living "off the grid"?
Then in hour two, famed anthropologist and ethologist Jane Goodall recently chimed in (again) on the subject of Bigfoot, as well as the Loch Ness Monster, and whether alien life might exist. It’s not the first time Goodall has spoken about this subject, and changing gears a bit, it inspires a bit of discussion about alleged “feral human” reports in America. Are there more down-to-earth explanations for a lot of Bigfoot reports in the modern era?Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:38:14TGR 08.13.18. Atlantis: Fact, Philosophy, and Fantasyhttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-08-13-18-atlantis-fact-philosophy-and-fantasy/
Wed, 15 Aug 2018 17:12:05 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=12022<p>This week we examine the strange "history" of Atlantis, an odd passing reference made by Plato which spurred interest in one of the most lasting mythologies of all time. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-08-13-18-atlantis-fact-philosophy-and-fantasy/">TGR 08.13.18. Atlantis: Fact, Philosophy, and Fantasy</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week we examine the strange "history" of Atlantis, an odd passing reference made by Plato which spurred interest in one of the most lasting mythologies of all time.
We also check in with our friend George Howard, in a segment where we look at how proxy data–that is, things like core samples from sediment layers, lake beds, glaciers, and other natural features can tell us fascinating (and sometimes controversial) things about the ancient world. Could certain anomalies found in proxy data of this sort also point to an ancient cataclysm that happened around 12,700 years ago?
Then in hour two, we travel back in time to Ancient Greece, where we revisit the writings of Greek philosopher Plato, and the fascinating account given by his character Critias regarding the ancient scholar Solon’s journey to Egypt, where he was purportedly told by an elderly priest about the greatest achievement of the people of Athens. This, of course, involved the strange “history” of Atlantis, an odd passing reference made by Plato which spurred interest in one of the most lasting mythologies of all time. Is there any truth to the Atlantis story, and if not, why do scholars dispute it? We will see what the primary Platonic documents say about Atlantis, and get one noted expert on pseudoarchaeology to weigh in on the matter for us, as we seek to resolve this lasting mystery of history and archaeology.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:46:08TGR 08.06.18. The Birth of Myth: In Search of Our Common Mythologyhttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-08-06-18-the-birth-of-myth-in-search-of-our-common-mythology/
Tue, 07 Aug 2018 21:28:01 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=12004<p>This week on the podcast, we explore the origins of world mythology, and how it may relate to archaeological discoveries in Europe and elsewhere.</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-08-06-18-the-birth-of-myth-in-search-of-our-common-mythology/">TGR 08.06.18. The Birth of Myth: In Search of Our Common Mythology</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on the podcast, we explore the origins of world mythology, and how it may relate to archaeological discoveries in Europe and elsewhere.
Also in news relating to radio hosts, over the weekend a number of major content platforms online imposed bans on the podcasts and other content of Alex Jones, following Apple’s decision to remove five of Jones’ podcasts from its Apple Podcasts directory.
Shifting gears, we then take a look at some fun instances where famed physicist Richard Feynman discussed flying saucers and ESP in his public lectures, as well as why some theories aren’t “good theories” just because they’re hard to disprove.
Then in hour two, we are joined by researcher Bernie Taylor, author of books like Biological Time and Before Orion, which explores possible connections between European cave art and ancient mythology. Taylor discusses his interpretation of various instances of cave art from the ancient world, and how it might relate to mythologies that appeared much later in various cultures. Fundamentally, questions pertaining to the origin of myth are explored, as well as the question as to why there are similarities between many motifs that appear in world mythologies. For more information about Bernie Taylor’s work and books, you can visit his website here.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:38:28TGR 07.30.18. Psychedelica: Science of Consciousness and the Mystic Experiencehttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-07-30-18-psychedelica-science-of-consciousness-and-the-mystic-experience/
Tue, 31 Jul 2018 15:33:03 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=11980<p>This week we look at psychedelics, and what role altered states of consciousness and mystical experiences play in human evolution. Are they still worthy of scientific study today? </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-07-30-18-psychedelica-science-of-consciousness-and-the-mystic-experience/">TGR 07.30.18. Psychedelica: Science of Consciousness and the Mystic Experience</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week we look at psychedelics, and what role altered states of consciousness and mystical experiences play in human evolution. Are they still worthy of scientific study today?
We also spend some time looking at the history of the U.S. Space Program, and how the possible threat of “Earth’s Second Moon” launched the Cold War space race. Speaking of space, we also examine the latest claims that astronaut Buzz Aldrin has “admitted” not going to the moon; it’s just one more reason celebrity scientists have to be careful with how they word things.
Then turning our attention inward, we spend a lengthy segment on the subject of psychedelics, the expansion of consciousness, and whether there is room for spirituality in the world of science. Leading thinkers that include evolutionary biologist Bret Weinstein help us understand why many plants create medicines beneficial to humans (and why some also create psychedelic substances), while advocates of “secular spirituality” like Sam Harris describe the profound influence his own experimentation with psychedelics had on his life. Also, can skeptical scientists still operate in a “faith-based” way of thinking, and is such faith-oriented thought actually something that is integral to how humans have evolved? If so, what role do altered states of consciousness and mystical experiences play in all of this, and are they worthy of scientific study?Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:46:27TGR 07.24.18. Paradigm Shift: Science, Skepticism and Mysteries of the Pasthttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-07-24-18-paradigm-shift-science-skepticism-and-mysteries-of-the-past/
Wed, 25 Jul 2018 01:49:56 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=11963<p>On this edition of the podcast, we explore changes in scientific attitudes relating to interpretations of various mysteries of the ancient past. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-07-24-18-paradigm-shift-science-skepticism-and-mysteries-of-the-past/">TGR 07.24.18. Paradigm Shift: Science, Skepticism and Mysteries of the Past</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>On this edition of the podcast, we explore changes in scientific attitudes relating to interpretations of various mysteries of the ancient past.
In similar fashion, we recently reported on a former NASA engineer who has come out in vocal support of future studies pertaining to UAP, arguing that the evidence warrants scientific attention. Our friend Jim Harold recently had Micah on his podcast to discuss this, where they noted the shift in attitudes toward this subject in recent months.
Then later in the program, while the hubbub surrounding the mysterious black sarcophagus unearthed in Egypt recently went bust after it was opened, we shift our attention to a mummy mystery which has fascinated Micah for quite some time: the supposed “discovery” of the remains of Hatshepsut, one of the few female rulers of ancient Egypt. Micah recently asked one leading Egyptologist what she thought about the former Egyptian Antiquities Minister’s assertion that Hatshepsut’s body had been recovered and positively identified, and why there may be a case for more skepticism about the claim. Finally, a landmark study involving a Texas archaeological site is helping bring about a paradigm shift in American archaeology, changing what we thought we knew about early human migrations into North America… we look at what the discovery has shown us, and more, on this weeks’ Gralien Report Podcast.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:36:20TGR 07.16.18. Lethal Chaser: Vietnam, UFOs and FOIA Requestshttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-07-16-18-lethal-chaser-vietnam-ufos-and-foia-requests/
Tue, 17 Jul 2018 20:42:27 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=11946<p>This week we discuss Vietnam War-era UFO studies carried out by the United States with Australian researcher Paul Dean. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-07-16-18-lethal-chaser-vietnam-ufos-and-foia-requests/">TGR 07.16.18. Lethal Chaser: Vietnam, UFOs and FOIA Requests</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week we discuss Vietnam War-era UFO studies carried out by the United States with Australian researcher Paul Dean.
Then we are joined for the remainder of the program by Paul Dean, an Australian researcher whose expertise is in filing Freedom of Information Act Requests to the United States Government about UFOs and related programs. The research he and his associates have conducted over the years has yielded a few interesting discoveries; namely the existence of two Vietnam War-era UFO projects codenamed “Have Fear” and “Lethal Chaser.” During the conflict, reports numbering in the hundreds (some 499 confirmed “anomalies,” to be exact) led US forces in South Vietnam to undergo an extensive surveillance operation utilizing radar, laser systems, and other technologies to try to discern whether these apparent aircraft were enemy helicopters, or something else.
Paul also shares with us details about his personal studies pertaining to the recent Pentagon UFO program, and how this led to disclosure that the program, reported by the New York Times as being called “The Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program” may have had an entirely different name, and that it seems to have changed over time. Will we ever really get to the bottom of this strange affair, let alone find out once and for all what our government knows about unidentified flying objects? For more information on Paul’s work, check out his blog UFOs: Documenting the Evidence.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:53:53TGR 07.09.18. Wake Up Down There: The Excluded Middlehttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-07-09-18-wake-up-down-there-the-excluded-middle/
Wed, 11 Jul 2018 23:25:38 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=11933<p>This week we talk with writer and broadcaster Greg Bishop, former publisher of "The Excluded Middle" and all-around unique thinker. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-07-09-18-wake-up-down-there-the-excluded-middle/">TGR 07.09.18. Wake Up Down There: The Excluded Middle</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week we talk with writer and broadcaster Greg Bishop, former publisher of "The Excluded Middle" and all-around unique thinker.
We also take some time to look at the idea that Russian scientists recently proposed, which had to do with whether mutated microorganisms could successfully travel to space, and then return again to Earth. Recent studies show that simple lifeforms from Earth can indeed survive for uncertain periods while in space; does this also mean that life from elsewhere (if it exists) might be able to travel here too? We also look at the latest claims about the possible identity of famed skyjacker D.B. Cooper, and whether a historical artifact associated with the mysterious Lost Colony of Roanoke could be real after all, after long being supposed as a mere fake.
Then in the second hour, Greg Bishop joins us for a discussion, where we touch on his history in pirate radio broadcasting, publishing “The Excluded Middle” magazine for a number of years, and meeting with thinkers the likes of Robert Anton Wilson. Bishop talks about the profound effect that some of his interactions with Wilson had on his life, and how this influenced his own later thought and writings. For more information on Greg Bishop, visit the site for his radio program and podcast Radio Misterioso, and you can find his books on Amazon.com.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:44:52TGR 07.02.18. The Ancient Wonders of North Americahttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-07-02-18-the-ancient-wonders-of-north-america/
Tue, 03 Jul 2018 22:40:53 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=11850<p>This week on the podcast we explore the ancient wonders of North American archaeology, such as Ohio's Serpent Mound and other enigmatic locations. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-07-02-18-the-ancient-wonders-of-north-america/">TGR 07.02.18. The Ancient Wonders of North America</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on the podcast we explore the ancient wonders of North American archaeology, such as Ohio's Serpent Mound and other enigmatic locations.“Flying Brain” AI Assistant to the International Space Station. Speaking of intelligence that may be out there in space, we also celebrate World UFO Day by taking a moment to understand why UFO proponents commemorate UFOs around the Anniversary of Roswell, which time has shown not to be the “smoking gun” of Ufology it was once thought to be.
This doesn’t mean that there aren’t legitimate questions to be asked in relation to whether we’re alone in the universe. In fact, one scientist thinks the question is worthy of serious scientific study. With the many misconceptions about UFOs that exist, it is more important than ever to break down the “knowns” and the “unknowns” in relation to this mystery, so that we may interpret it scientifically and learn from future studies of the phenomenon.
Then in hour two, Micah is joined by his colleagues Jason Pentrail and James Waldo of the Seven Ages Research Associates, who are co-hosts along with Micah of the Seven Ages Audio Journal, a podcast dedicated to the study of archaeology, ancient history, culture, and many aspects of the past that remain mysterious to us today. We examine famous ancient sites the three have visited that include Ohio’s Serpent Mound, the Meadowcroft Rockshelter in Pennsylvania, and the enigmatic Grave Creek Mound in West Virginia, which has both a fascinating and troubling history, as with many archaeological and preservation sites in America. You can learn more about Seven Ages at our website, SevenAges.org.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:45:34TGR 06.26.18. Mathematicae, Inter Aliahttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-06-26-18-mathematicae-inter-alia/
Wed, 27 Jun 2018 16:24:48 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=11781<p>This week's podcast examines several mysteries of modern mathematics, which some think might point to inherent order in the universe or even a "source code" behind reality. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-06-26-18-mathematicae-inter-alia/">TGR 06.26.18. Mathematicae, Inter Alia</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week's podcast examines several mysteries of modern mathematics, which some think might point to inherent order in the universe or even a "source code" behind reality.
We then take a moment to remember Koko, the gorilla who knew sign language, who died last week at age 46. Koko taught us a lot about human and animal interactions, and among the beloved memories we have of her were her famous interactions with the late Robin Williams. Getting to other news, we look at why a popular model company’s Nazi UFO toy was pulled for “Historical Inaccuracy,” as well as the reasons for the removal of a controversial mural from Denver International Airport.
Then in hour two, after getting to a few listener emails, we turn our attention toward the discussion of mathematics (and other things, as evidenced in this episode’s title), which deals in particular with the idea that a few modern mathematical mysteries could point to things like inherent order in the universe, as well as the concept of a “source code” behind nature that mathematics and physics expert Eric Weinstein likens to the “monolith” from Arthur C. Clark’s famous 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Finally, has the strange death of a man who adopted the identity of a deceased boy decades ago led to a possible break in the long-standing mystery of the Zodiac killer? We weigh the possibilities of this claim, as well as other news on this week’s edition of The Gralien Report. Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:35:49TGR 06.18.18. The Owls Are Not What They Seemhttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-06-18-18-the-owls-are-not-what-they-seem/
Tue, 19 Jun 2018 16:23:45 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=11766<p>This week's podcast examines the myth and folklore surrounding owls and the prevalence of these birds of prey in a number of traditions around the world dating back to antiquity. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-06-18-18-the-owls-are-not-what-they-seem/">TGR 06.18.18. The Owls Are Not What They Seem</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week's podcast examines the myth and folklore surrounding owls and the prevalence of these birds of prey in a number of traditions around the world dating back to antiquity.
Then shifting our days back to one of the stranger bits of Americana, we revisit George Van Tassel’s famous structure known as the Integratron, a dome-shaped building out in the southwestern desert which the famous American contactee believed was capable of time travel.
Then in hour two, with the popularity of a recent Netflix docuseries titled “The Staircase,” which details the investigations into how a novelist’s wife died after falling down a flight of stairs. In particular, we examine what is likely the strangest theory of all in relation to the story: that the woman was attacked by an owl prior to her fatal fall, which ultimately found novelist Michael Peterson in court, being charged for the murder of his wife.
Exploring the myth and folklore surrounding owls, we examine a number of traditions from around the world that date back to antiquity, having to do with the symbolism of owls. Many cultures saw them as signs of good fortune and intelligence, while in other cases, they were seen as being harbingers of death or ill fortune. In addition to perspectives from our friend Mike Clelland, who has authored books on his own synchronistic experiences with owls, of course, we couldn’t help but make reference to David Lynch’s classic series Twin Peaks, in which owls played a strange and foreboding role.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:48:17TGR 06.11.18. The Phobos Enigma: A Martian Mysteryhttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-06-11-18-the-phobos-enigma-a-martian-mystery/
Tue, 12 Jun 2018 20:34:09 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=11750<p>On this edition of the podcast, we look at Phobos, one of Mars's most unusual moons, and the long history of unusual phenomena associated with it.</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-06-11-18-the-phobos-enigma-a-martian-mystery/">TGR 06.11.18. The Phobos Enigma: A Martian Mystery</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>On this edition of the podcast, we look at Phobos, one of Mars's most unusual moons, and the long history of unusual phenomena associated with it.
We also take a moment to note the latest tragic news pertaining to the death of an American icon, regarding celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, who was found dead in France while filming for his popular program Parts Unknown. With the passing of many celebrities in recent months who have claimed their own lives, we take a moment to ask, why are suicide rates on the rise?
Then, in addition to other news and interesting stories shared by our listeners, we turn our attention to the recent news about an exciting discovery on Mars, where the building blocks of life were recently found as part of the current Mars rover mission. Similar organic signatures have long been sought, ever since the previous Viking mission sent back interesting data on what might exist within the Martian topsoil. Shifting our attention away from the Red Planet, we then focus on one of its most unusual moons, Phobos, which has a long history of unusual phenomena associated with it. Most notably, a 1989 incident which involved odd photographs captured by the Russian Phobos 2 probe, as well as NASA photographs that appear to show a skyscraper-shaped “monolith” on Phobos. Where do the fact and the fantasy collide with regard to these exciting mysteries of the most unusual Martian moon?Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:41:37TGR 06.04.18. Haunted in Halifaxhttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-06-04-18-haunted-in-halifax/
Tue, 05 Jun 2018 22:36:34 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=11735<p>On this edition of the podcast, we are joined by Paul Kimball, co-star and producer of the Canadian television program Haunted.</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-06-04-18-haunted-in-halifax/">TGR 06.04.18. Haunted in Halifax</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>On this edition of the podcast, we are joined by Paul Kimball, co-star and producer of the Canadian television program Haunted.a particle that shouldn’t exist, which some say may require further revisions of the standard model of physics. Also, have scientists managed to pinpoint a spiritual part of the human brain? We examine what this could mean for understanding the science behind spirituality, and even things like “paranormal” experiences.
Then in hour two, we are joined by our good friend Paul Kimball, co-star and producer of the Canadian television program Haunted. Between 2009 and 2010, Kimball and his best friend Holly Stevens, a former army medic and actress, starred on the program Ghost Cases on Canada’s Eastlink network. Together, Paul and Holly investigated some of the most frightening stories and locations in the Maritime Provinces. Then after several years of hiatus, Paul went on to work as a film director in Nova Scotia, winning a number of awards and writing a critically-acclaimed account of his experiences in the book The Other Side of Truth.
Seven years later, Paul and Holly reunited for Haunted, a new series in its second season that takes viewers deeper than ever before into the darkest and scariest corners of the Maritime Provinces. Over the course of our discussion with Paul, he tells us about a number of the unique experiences he has had while filming the program, and specifically, one of the most disturbing experiences he and Holly ever managed to capture together on camera. Haunted airs Tuesday nights at 9:30 pm on Eastlink TV, channels 10 and 610.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:45:38TGR 05.27.18. Who Killed Bobby Kennedy?https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-05-27-18-who-killed-bobby-kennedy/
Wed, 30 May 2018 00:58:26 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=11715<p>This week on the podcast, we discuss scientists who hope to finally unravel the mystery of Loch Ness, and why some question whether Sirhan Sirhan killed Robert Kennedy in 1968... including Kennedy's own son. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-05-27-18-who-killed-bobby-kennedy/">TGR 05.27.18. Who Killed Bobby Kennedy?</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on the podcast, we discuss scientists who hope to finally unravel the mystery of Loch Ness, and why some question whether Sirhan Sirhan killed Robert Kennedy in 1968... including Kennedy's own son.
References to ancient Scottish residents who produced crude drawings of water monsters reminds Micah of a similar claim made over the years about the enigmatic art at Cosquer Cave, France, which depicts in one instance a sea monster-like drawing… did Nessie visit France in the ancient past? Micah has another idea about the cave artist’s intention.
Then after getting to a few listener emails, we turn our attention to the surprising news that Robert Kennedy Jr., son of the late brother of President John F. Kennedy who was assassinated in 1968 during his own budding presidential bid, has announced that he has questions about who killed his father. More specifically, after spending three hours talking with the convicted shooter, Sirhan Sirhan, Kennedy now says he is convinced that he is not the man who killed his father.
In fact, many close to Bobby Kennedy around the time of his death have questioned the official narrative, which differs sharply from the sorts of conspiracy theories that have surrounded JFK’s assassination over the years. Could it be that there is good reason for reopening the case, and examining what the evidence might show us half a century after the tragic incident?Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean2:04:11TGR 05.23.18. Into the Mystic: Esotericon 2018https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-05-23-18-into-the-mystic-esotericon-2018/
Thu, 24 May 2018 03:06:35 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=11700<p>This week's podcast features a panel discussion with lecturers attending the 2018 Esotericon at King's College in Halifax, Nova Scotia. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-05-23-18-into-the-mystic-esotericon-2018/">TGR 05.23.18. Into the Mystic: Esotericon 2018</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week's podcast features a panel discussion with lecturers attending the 2018 Esotericon at King's College in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Elsewhere, stories of strange happenings with snakes further south have Micah thinking about unusual encounters with big cats in America, and their often “alien” sounding vocalizations. However, could some of the strange and seemingly unexpected sounds these creatures produce account for some alleged recordings of vocalizations attributed to Bigfoot?
Then turning our attention over to history’s mysteries, we examine what may be a conclusive new scientific study that will close the book on theories that Adolf Hitler escaped to South America at the end of World War II. Finally, Micah is joined by authors Aaron Gulyas, Walter Bosley, and Ryan Sprague for a roundtable discussion with highlights from the 2018 Esotericon… all this and much more on this week’s podcast.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean2:03:11TGR 05.14.18. Carl Jung: Archetypes and Alchemy of the Unconscioushttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-05-14-18-carl-jung-archetypes-and-alchemy-of-the-unconscious/
Tue, 15 May 2018 22:35:48 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=11679<p>This week on the podcast, we discuss Carl Jung, and the development of ideas such as archetypes, the collective unconscious, and his other great contributions to psychology and psychoanalysis.</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-05-14-18-carl-jung-archetypes-and-alchemy-of-the-unconscious/">TGR 05.14.18. Carl Jung: Archetypes and Alchemy of the Unconscious</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on the podcast, we discuss Carl Jung, and the development of ideas such as archetypes, the collective unconscious, and his other great contributions to psychology and psychoanalysis.two-headed fawn found in a Minnesota forest. Elsewhere, a mysterious, and seemingly hairy mass of rotting tissue known as a “Globster” has washed ashore in the Philippines, leaving terrified locals begging for prayers. However, in an effort to put aside some of the worries, Micah compares this incident to another well-documented “Globster” case where a similar looking creature washed ashore in South Africa… and was subsequently identified.
Turning our attention to the skies, we are joined by researcher Christopher O’Brien, who is involved in putting together an innovative project that will aim to gather scientific data on such things as different varieties of unexplained aerial phenomenon. O’Brien explains, “As with Hessdalen and UFOTOG, the San Luis Valley Camera Project (SLVCP)—when fully operational—will have the capability to acquire varied scientific evidence demonstrating the existence and performance capabilities of anomalous aerial objects/craft. After factoring out mundane, prosaic phenomena, this data should compel the scientific community to finally acknowledge the reality of the UFO phenomenon and capitalize on the data.”
Then shifting gears again for the final stretch of the podcast, we spend time looking at Carl Jung, and the interesting history of the conceptual development of ideas such as archetypes, the collective unconscious, and many other great contributions Jung made to psychology and psychoanalysis. However, Jung also had a long history of fascination with the occult, and we also look at how such interests, particularly influenced by early childhood experiences Jung wrote of in his memoirs, and his development of ideas like synchronicity and alchemy influenced his broader work.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:47:16TGR 05.07.18. Missing: The Maura Murray Disappearancehttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-05-07-18-missing-the-maura-murray-disappearance/
Tue, 08 May 2018 22:41:19 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=11662<p>On this episode we look at the disappearance of Maura Murray, a young woman who vanished under unusual circumstances in 2004; to this day, her fate remains unknown.</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-05-07-18-missing-the-maura-murray-disappearance/">TGR 05.07.18. Missing: The Maura Murray Disappearance</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>On this episode we look at the disappearance of Maura Murray, a young woman who vanished under unusual circumstances in 2004; to this day, her fate remains unknown.Hawaii continues to be rocked by a historic earthquake, we look at the damage, and the dangers many Hawaiians are facing (for those willing to send support, please consider sending donations or supporting in other ways: You can donate directly to Hawaii’s volcano disaster relief efforts here, or by calling The Salvation Army at 1-808-756-0306. 100% of these donations will go toward supporting disaster operations).
Elsewhere, recent tests show there are no hidden chambers in Tutankhamun’s tomb, a reality proven in part with the help of ground-penetrating radar (GPR) technology. In other search operations that are being aided with science, recent unsuccessful searches for the near-mythical disappearance of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH-370 may have solved the mystery of two 19th century shipwrecks instead.
We also take some time to look at how Las Vegas journalist George Knapp recently reported on how documents prove the Pentagon’s secret UFO study was based in Nevada, in a report which also further explains the differences in the study’s name (as reported previously on The Gralien Report). Also, we touch on the rather unfortunate recent story that appeared in Newsweek, which addressed the ongoing internal struggles the Mutual UFO Network has undergone in recent months.
Then in the second hour, we are joined by Lauran Ellis, who frequently works with Micah as a research assistant on the podcast. Having recently attended the CrimeCon event in Nashville, Tennessee, there was much discussion of a famous “cold case” disappearance, involving a young woman named Maura Murray. On February 9, 2004, the 21-year old nursing student went missing after presumably wrecking her car on Route 112 in Haverhill, New Hampshire. Although witnesses reported seeing her at the accident scene only minutes after the traffic incident, Maura Murray vanished without a trace before police could arrive; to this day, no one has seen or heard from her since the incident.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:43:52TGR 04.30.18. The Future of the Extra-Sensoryhttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-04-30-18-future-of-the-extra-sensory/
Tue, 01 May 2018 22:26:37 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=11642<p>On this episode, we discuss the ranges of sensory experience that are presently "invisible" to humans, and how technology might allow for the development of new, "extra-sensory" experiences in the future. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-04-30-18-future-of-the-extra-sensory/">TGR 04.30.18. The Future of the Extra-Sensory</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>On this episode, we discuss the ranges of sensory experience that are presently "invisible" to humans, and how technology might allow for the development of new, "extra-sensory" experiences in the future.Lunar-Resources Mission, despite a current push by the U.S. to return to the moon. Will we be going back again in the future, and if so, when? Elsewhere, the world’s oldest-known spider has died… at the ripe old age of 43. While the secret lives of spiders may be more fragile in the general sense, humanity might fare no better in the event of an asteroid impact; we take a look at the experts who are aiming to curb this eventual threat.
Then we shift our gears toward the recent news about the capture of the infamous Golden State Killer, with the help of modern forensics teaming up with a popular DNA testing website. However, some privacy experts are cringing at this news, and we examine why, in addition to weighing the possible long-term considerations about privacy, personal information, and genetics in the future.
Then as we enter hour two, we carry our discussion of the “Brave New World,” to borrow Huxley’s idiom, that we are slowly entering into a discussion about human senses, and the ranges of sensory experience that are presently “invisible” to us. Conversely, many species on our planet are capable of orienting themselves with their environment in completely different ways from how we do. This gives us insight into how alien life might evolve on other planets, and also the future of humans building new sensory relationships with our environment through technology.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:41:59TGR 04.23.18. MK Ultra, Black Budgets, and Area 51https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-04-23-18-mk-ultra-black-budgets-and-area-51/
Tue, 24 Apr 2018 21:38:58 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=11616<p>On this week's podcast, we look at secret information that was disclosed to the public by accident, including information on the CIA's controversial MK ULTRA program. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-04-23-18-mk-ultra-black-budgets-and-area-51/">TGR 04.23.18. MK Ultra, Black Budgets, and Area 51</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>On this week's podcast, we look at secret information that was disclosed to the public by accident, including information on the CIA's controversial MK ULTRA program.
Then getting to the news, the recent appearance of a mysterious group of circles in the ice of the Arctic Ocean have baffled NASA scientists who spotted them; elsewhere, Yale University’s famous secret society Skull and Bones has rebuked a prankster trying to tap new members. Also, what does science have to say about things like exorcisms, and belief in ghosts and hauntings?
In the final segment of the program, we turn our attention to instances where the U.S. Government has disclosed information to the public–whether or not it was entirely intended–which revealed secretive programs and other activities. Notable examples include the recent release of documents on “Psycho-Electric” Weapons obtained by MuckRock, as well as earlier examples like Area 51 being “disclosed” when it turned up in CIA history document, and a leaked Pentagon memo in 1994 that disclosed details about the infamous Black Budget.
However, perhaps there is no better example than the release of information about the CIA’s MK ULTRA mind control program, which involved at least some illegal activities aimed at advanced interrogation techniques, among other things. The full scope of the program remains unknown, due to a purge of CIA documents related to its operations; however, a number of surviving documents have been released since information about the program became public knowledge in the 1970s.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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]]>Micah Hanksclean1:44:10TGR 04.16.18. A Fond Farewell to Art Bellhttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-04-16-18-farewell-art-bell/
Tue, 17 Apr 2018 20:10:08 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=11280<p>This week on The Gralien Report we recall the entertaining career of late night radio icon Art Bell, whose passing on Friday the 13th shocked the paranormal community. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-04-16-18-farewell-art-bell/">TGR 04.16.18. A Fond Farewell to Art Bell</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report we recall the entertaining career of late night radio icon Art Bell, whose passing on Friday the 13th shocked the paranormal community.
Meanwhile, after tossing water on the latest Nibiru “Doomsday” conspiracy theories, the Gralien Gang turns their attention to a fascinating paper that involves what is called “The Silurian Hypothesis,” which discusses whether we would be able to find evidence of an advanced civilization if one had existed on Earth millions of years ago. While the article, discussed in The Atlantic, doesn’t actually suggest there is evidence for such civilizations before our own, it does have us thinking about the future potentials for life here on Earth.
Then finally, we remember the late great icon of nighttime talk radio Art Bell, who passed away last week on Friday the 13th. Apart from being a most fitting day for his departure from this mortal realm, we recall a number of Art’s most celebrated segments from over the years, and examine the “trickster” role that he often relished playing (which many of his more serious-minded critics over the years seemed to have overlooked). Altogether, Bell was more than just a radio host… he was a an entertainer extraordinaire, and we remember him fondly on this special edition of The Gralien Report.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:30:59TGR 04.09.18. The Astronauts Who Saw UFOshttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-04-09-18-the-astronauts-who-saw-ufos/
Tue, 10 Apr 2018 17:06:40 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=11261<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we examine testimony from four astronauts about their observations of unidentified flying objects during NASA missions and related beliefs. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-04-09-18-the-astronauts-who-saw-ufos/">TGR 04.09.18. The Astronauts Who Saw UFOs</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we examine testimony from four astronauts about their observations of unidentified flying objects during NASA missions and related beliefs.
Then turning our attention to one of the year’s most underrated holidays, we wish everyone a Happy Unicorn Day as we look at unusual facts about these mythical beasts, as well as an examination of appearances the creature made in the King James Bible, and how ancient Latin might explain what this animal actually was… not to mention the fact that an extinct ‘Siberian unicorn’ may have lived alongside humans, according to what fossils discovered in 2016 suggest.
Then turning our attention to altered states of consciousness, we examine listener reports of lucid dreaming, and also the experiences of those who claim to have met “aliens” while under the influence of substances like DMT (as well as the studies that are currently exploring these experiences). Finally, in the last half of the show, we examine claims that a series of lie detector tests have helped “prove” claims of UFO sightings by NASA astronauts. As it turns out, the claims by an Albany-based company are essentially bogus, although the testimony of four renowned space explorers, and their sightings of unusual flying objects, are still worth exploring. In particular, astronaut Gordon Cooper describes a film he observed which showed a flying disc land at White Sands testing range sometime during the 1950s. Also, astronaut Edgar Mitchell described testimony given him over the years by people in government which, in his view, proves that there is a coverup of UFO information, which is kept from the public. We examine these statements, and much more, on this week’s edition of The Gralien Report.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:44:52TGR 04.02.18. The Mystery Beasts of Africahttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-04-02-18-the-mystery-beasts-of-africa/
Tue, 03 Apr 2018 17:03:13 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=11239<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we examine reports of mystery beasts of Africa, along with historical sightings of "ghost planes" in parts of Europe. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-04-02-18-the-mystery-beasts-of-africa/">TGR 04.02.18. The Mystery Beasts of Africa</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we examine reports of mystery beasts of Africa, along with historical sightings of "ghost planes" in parts of Europe.
Meanwhile in the UK, Derbyshire’s “Ghost Plane” has been in the news, with dozens of sightings of a silent ghost plane flying over the region. However, it looks to us like the RAF could have solved the mystery of the ‘ghost bomber’, though it reminds us of the myriad reports of alleged ‘ghost fliers’ seen throughout Scandinavia prior to WWII.
Finally, we look at a number of unusual reports of mystery beasts seen in parts of Africa, which range from the fearsome “khodumodumo” , which translates to mean “gaping-mouthed-bush monster,” to the meek and evasive agogwe, which are believed to be Bigfoot-like creatures that reside in parts of the African jungles, albeit smaller than their hominid cousins around the world. Then there are the reports of the massive, snake-like “lukwata”, which is said to inhabit some lakes and rivers… is there any basis for the existence of these creatures, apart from what exists in the legends and stories of African people? We examine this, and more, on this week’s edition of The Gralien Report.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:41:18TGR 03.27.18. The Secret History of Aviationhttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-03-27-18-secret-history-aviation/
Thu, 29 Mar 2018 15:49:33 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=11227<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we discuss a mysterious object spotted by pilots over the southwest, as well as historical information that suggests a secret history of aviation in the United States. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-03-27-18-secret-history-aviation/">TGR 03.27.18. The Secret History of Aviation</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we discuss a mysterious object spotted by pilots over the southwest, as well as historical information that suggests a secret history of aviation in the United States.
Then in hour two, continuing the theme of strange things seen in our skies, we take a look at the secret history of aviation, as we explore stories of technologies that might have been in development before the end of the 1800s in America. Many similar attempts at building airships actually have been documented, and chronicle a push toward flying vehicles on the west coast throughout the late 1800s that didn’t become known until broad access to newspapers and historical documentation in the post-internet era. However, reports of a flying machine seen during the winter of 1896 and 1897 continue to perplex us, and for some may indicate that a technology did successfully produce a flying machine that has been left out of the history books. We explore this idea, and more, on this week’s edition of The Gralien Report.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:49:12TGR 03.20.18. The Yuba County Five: America’s Dyatlov Pass?https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-03-20-18-yuba-county-five-americas-dyatlov-pass/
Tue, 20 Mar 2018 20:59:40 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=11205<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we remember the late physicist Stephen Hawking, in addition to examining the strange disappearance of five men from Yuba County, California.</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-03-20-18-yuba-county-five-americas-dyatlov-pass/">TGR 03.20.18. The Yuba County Five: America’s Dyatlov Pass?</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we remember the late physicist Stephen Hawking, in addition to examining the strange disappearance of five men from Yuba County, California.
We also take time to remember the life and work of Stephen Hawking, who passed away last week. Among his great contributions to science had been his final physics paper, published just one week before he passed away, which some say may help prove the existence of alternate dimensions. We also take time to look at what astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson has to say about archaeoastronomy and celestial alignments at ancient megalithic sites.
Then in the second hour, along with a few UFO reports from listeners and discussion of “mystery blimps” from the early 20th century, we examine the truly bizarre case of the Yuba County Five. On February 24, 1978, a group of friends and athletes from Yuba City in California vanished after attending a basketball game. Often referred to as “America’s Dyatlov Pass,” the story of their disappearance leaves far more questions than answers; and most perplexing of all had been how (and why) one member of the group managed to survive for several months after all the others, but for some reason didn’t utilize resources at his disposal. Evidence suggests that he did not stay alone at the location where his body was found… was there another party involved in this mysterious disappearance and ensuing death of five California men?Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:45:32TGR 03.12.18. The Fantasy Role-Playing Renaissancehttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-031218-the-fantasy-role-playing-renaissance/
Tue, 13 Mar 2018 16:29:58 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=11185<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we look at recent UFO news, and how podcasts have created a renaissance for fantasy role-playing communities. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-031218-the-fantasy-role-playing-renaissance/">TGR 03.12.18. The Fantasy Role-Playing Renaissance</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we look at recent UFO news, and how podcasts have created a renaissance for fantasy role-playing communities.
Then shifting gears, we turn our attention toward a recent Washington Post op-ed by Christopher Mellon, in which he lambasts the Pentagon for not taking UFO reports seriously. To further emphasize the point, Mellon’s op-ed was accompanied by yet another UFO video captured by the US Navy using Raytheon’s AN/ASQ- 228 Advanced Targeting Forward-Looking Infrared (ATFLIR) Pod. Is this further evidence that Tom DeLonge and the To The Stars Academy are putting their money where their mouths are?
Then in hour two, we are joined by Micah’s brother Caleb Hanks and Wes Cordell, who host a new podcast together that chronicles their adventures through the realms of fantasy roleplaying. However, rather than a typical subject-oriented show, the program details the actual fantasy roleplaying sessions that Dungeon Master Wes produces for Caleb and the gang’s adventures. In fact, thanks to the popularity of podcasts in recent years, live-action role-playing has undergone a bit of a renaissance; we look at how this modern phenomenon occurred, as well as the many unusual parallels between the fantasy realms of games like Dungeons and Dragons, and subjects like UFOs, Forteana, and cryptozoology… all of this, and more on this week’s Gralien Report Podcast. Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:46:06TGR 03.05.18. Beyond the Infinite: Time Before the Big Banghttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-03-05-18-beyond-infinite-time-big-bang/
Tue, 06 Mar 2018 19:33:06 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=11169<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we delve into one of the greatest questions of modern science, where physics, theology, and philosophy converge: what existed before the big bang? </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-03-05-18-beyond-infinite-time-big-bang/">TGR 03.05.18. Beyond the Infinite: Time Before the Big Bang</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we delve into one of the greatest questions of modern science, where physics, theology, and philosophy converge: what existed before the big bang?
Then in hour two, after sharing a few emails from the listeners, we delve into physicist Sir Stephen Hawking’s recent musings about what–if anything–might have existed prior to the big bang. Specifically, Hawking said that prior to “real” time in our universe, only “imaginary” time existed; and previously in writings like A Brief History of Time, Hawking posited that questions about what existed before the big bang aren’t even really a question for physicists, but instead “belongs to theologians.” We delve into this great question of modern science and see where physics, theology, and philosophy converge in this edition of The Gralien Report.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:39:17TGR 02.26.18. Fastwalker: The USS Nimitz UFO Incidenthttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-02-26-18-uss-nimitz-ufo-incident/
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 20:31:45 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=11148<p>This week on the podcast, we revisit the 2004 USS Nimitz UFO incident and discuss whether recent footage appearing online that is alleged to corroborate it withstands scrutiny. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-02-26-18-uss-nimitz-ufo-incident/">TGR 02.26.18. Fastwalker: The USS Nimitz UFO Incident</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on the podcast, we revisit the 2004 USS Nimitz UFO incident and discuss whether recent footage appearing online that is alleged to corroborate it withstands scrutiny.
Then in hour two, we shift our focus over to one of the most remarkable UFO incidents of the new century, involving a 2004 incident surrounding the USS Nimitz, a supercarrier of the United States Navy. The incident was seemingly corroborated with video that appeared online following the landmark December 17th, 2017 New York Times article, released with analysis by Tom Delonge’s To The Stars Acadamy, but now questions have been raised over why the alleged Nimitz footage appeared online as early as 2007… and on the website of a German film production company. Is there more to this story than anyone knows? We explore this, and more, on this week’s Gralien Report.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:37:07TGR 02.19.18. Underworld: What Exists Belowhttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-02-19-18-underworld-exists/
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 05:06:33 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=11128<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we explore the myths and folklore associated with caves, caverns, and the underworld, and whether science can teach us new things about the world below ground.</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-02-19-18-underworld-exists/">TGR 02.19.18. Underworld: What Exists Below</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we explore the myths and folklore associated with caves, caverns, and the underworld, and whether science can teach us new things about the world below ground.
Then in hour two, we turn our attention from the skies to that which exists below, following the recent discovery of an underwater cave system below Mexico that is teaching us surprising things about the ancient Americas. However, the existing mythos surrounding the idea of caverns, caves, and mysterious activities occurring below has long been a fascination in esoteric circles. We examine the myth and folklore associated with the “underworld” of cave systems, as well as the scientific discoveries they may afford us in years to come. What exists in the world below? We explore the mysteries of the underworld, and much more, on this week’s edition of The Gralien Report. Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:30:06TGR 02.12.18. The Outsiders: Woodwoses and Wild Menhttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-02-12-18-the-outsiders-of-woodwoses-and-wild-men/
Tue, 13 Feb 2018 18:36:21 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=11108<p>This week on The Gralien Report we discuss mythic encounters with larger than life beasts and "wild men" in ancient manuscripts. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-02-12-18-the-outsiders-of-woodwoses-and-wild-men/">TGR 02.12.18. The Outsiders: Woodwoses and Wild Men</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report we discuss mythic encounters with larger than life beasts and "wild men" in ancient manuscripts.
Then in Hour Two, we turn our attention to one of the strangest disappearances on record, which involved a mountain climber who vanished while scaling a mountain with a group of friends. This brings us to the popular discussion of “cluster” areas where such disappearances are said to occur, and as reported by researcher David Paulides in his Missing 411 books. Finally, we take a look at mythic representations of “wild men” throughout the ages, and their possible relationship with modern reports of creatures like Bigfoot. This, and much more conversation, are all featured on this week’s Gralien Report Podcast.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:42:06TGR 02.05.18. Mysterious “Big Birds” Spotted in Alaska?https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-02-05-18-mysterious-big-birds-spotted-in-alaska/
Tue, 06 Feb 2018 22:17:57 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=11091<p>Recent reports of a massive bird seen in Alaska, along with developments in the "Slenderman" stabbing, the Nazca Lines, and other stories are discussed on this week's program. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-02-05-18-mysterious-big-birds-spotted-in-alaska/">TGR 02.05.18. Mysterious “Big Birds” Spotted in Alaska?</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>Recent reports of a massive bird seen in Alaska, along with developments in the "Slenderman" stabbing, the Nazca Lines, and other stories are discussed on this week's program.
Then later in the program, we shift our focus to news of a massive bird that was recently spotted in Alaska. There is some historical precedent for the existence of such a creature, referenced over the centuries in cultural narratives offered by Native American legends, as well as incidents in collected reports from the last several decades which do seem to account for sightings of a similar, large species of bird. Then later, we shift our attention to the latest developments pertaining to a stabbing from a number of years ago associated with “Slenderman”, before wrapping with discussion of alleged phone calls from the great beyond… all this, and more, on this week’s edition of The Gralien Report Podcast.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:47:02TGR 01.29.18. Sasquatch and Dr. John Bindernagelhttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-01-29-18-sasquatch-and-the-late-dr-john-bindernagel/
Wed, 31 Jan 2018 00:57:17 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=11069<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we remember the life and work of biologist and "cryptozoologist" John Bindernagel, Ph.D. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-01-29-18-sasquatch-and-the-late-dr-john-bindernagel/">TGR 01.29.18. Sasquatch and Dr. John Bindernagel</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we remember the life and work of biologist and "cryptozoologist" John Bindernagel, Ph.D.
Then in hour two, we remember the work of the late Dr. John Bindernagel, a biologist–and philosopher, in his own right–who was willing to put his own reputation on the line in the furtherance of the study of the famous Sasquatch of the Pacific Northwest. Bindernagel passed away recently after a long battle with cancer, but his work will certainly live on. “As a wildlife biologist,” Bindernagel wrote, “I have been studying the sasquatch (or bigfoot) for just over 50 years. For the past 25 years, the main subject of my wildlife research has been the scrutiny of evidence which appears to affirm the sasquatch as an existing mammal. During this period, I found this evidence to be not only compelling, but eventually conclusive in supporting the sasquatch as an existing North American mammal.”
We examine Dr. Bindernagel’s personal search for the Sasquatch, and much more, on this week’s edition of The Gralien Report Podcast. Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:38:55TGR 01.22.18. The Haunted: A Study in Spectreshttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-01-22-18-haunted-study-spectres/
Wed, 24 Jan 2018 04:36:10 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=11048<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we discuss investigative approaches to claims of ghostly hauntings with Danny Robins of the "Haunted" podcast. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-01-22-18-haunted-study-spectres/">TGR 01.22.18. The Haunted: A Study in Spectres</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we discuss investigative approaches to claims of ghostly hauntings with Danny Robins of the "Haunted" podcast.Haunted podcast, which looks at real-life cases of hauntings. Danny has done a fine job producing an inquisitive and deeply investigative series, which looks at hauntings in an objective manner, asking questions like, “Do ghosts exist? And if not, why do we see them?” How can we reconcile the paradigms of belief and skepticism, when it comes to traditional belief in a subject that science says does not exist?
In other topics discussed on this edition of the program, while researchers are in pursuit of meteorite fragments from a recent Michigan incident, how did a dog walker stumble onto a grisly Iron Age mystery? And speaking of dogs, a mystery surrounds the dog who recently was found to have traveled 113 miles on a train, even changing trains at Manchester before arriving at his final destination. Is man’s best friend also a frequent traveler, or did he get a little help along the way?
We also cover the weirdness of “alternate sleep patterns,” which reminds us of the odd story about the boy who stayed awake for 11 days. While he initially wanted to see what effects insomnia had on paranormal abilities, he went on discover something else… and set a world record for staying awake.
We explore all this, and more, on this week’s edition of The Gralien Report.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:45:55TGR 01.15.18. Phoenix Rising: ‘Fire Birds’ & Canine Kindredhttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-01-15-18-phoenix-rising-fire-birds-canine-kindred/
Tue, 16 Jan 2018 22:52:03 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=11031<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we look at reports of "fire birds" in Australia that have been seen using fire to their advantage, and theories about the origin of humanity's friendship with dogs. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-01-15-18-phoenix-rising-fire-birds-canine-kindred/">TGR 01.15.18. Phoenix Rising: ‘Fire Birds’ & Canine Kindred</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we look at reports of "fire birds" in Australia that have been seen using fire to their advantage, and theories about the origin of humanity's friendship with dogs.
Then in the second hour, we turn our attention toward the remarkable discovery of birds of prey in Australia which, long revered as “fire birds” in sacred ritual traditions, actually do carry small amounts of burning brush across distances to start brushfires elsewhere, using the fire to their advantage by driving out potential prey. This is a remarkable first, as it represents the first known use of fire by non-humans. Turning our attention over to “man’s best friend,” dogs have shown a remarkable ability to excel at communication with humans, even beating chimps in studies that involve use of human gestures to communicate with the two species. But what if AI in the future were to make it so that your family pooch could actually speak to you? We look at this, and more, on this week’s edition of The Gralien Report.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:44:28TGR 01.08.17. Dimensions: UFOs and the New Physicshttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-01-08-17-dimensions-ufos-new-physics/
Wed, 10 Jan 2018 23:42:09 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=11015<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we look at attitudes among celebrity scientists on the subject of UFOs, and new experiments that may shed light on alternate dimensions.</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-01-08-17-dimensions-ufos-new-physics/">TGR 01.08.17. Dimensions: UFOs and the New Physics</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we look at attitudes among celebrity scientists on the subject of UFOs, and new experiments that may shed light on alternate dimensions.
Then in the second hour, we begin to ponder the weirdness of… well, weirdness. One Scientific American columnist recently asked this question, and in light of recent experiments aimed at helping the human mind understand fourth dimensional physics, we can’t help but wonder what’s really going on in our world, and whether there are some aspects of existence that are only strange to us, due to the limitations of human perception and thought. Finally, recent reports of spontaneous human combustion in the UK have some asking if there is more to the phenomenon than just urban legends? We examine all of these questions on this week’s edition of The Gralien Report.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:30:51TGR 01.02.18. A.I., Occultists, and the Illuminati in Our Midsthttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-01-02-18-a-i-occultists-and-the-illuminati-in-our-midst/
Thu, 04 Jan 2018 23:16:54 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10995<p>This week we kick off 2018 with discussion of futuristic AI and avatars in films, time travel, absurd Illuminati claims by conspiracists, and a historical perspective on UFO news.</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-01-02-18-a-i-occultists-and-the-illuminati-in-our-midst/">TGR 01.02.18. A.I., Occultists, and the Illuminati in Our Midst</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week we kick off 2018 with discussion of futuristic AI and avatars in films, time travel, absurd Illuminati claims by conspiracists, and a historical perspective on UFO news.
Later in the program, conspiracy theorists have been up in arms over a fast food commercial that’s got their blood boiling: that’s right, the wicked globalist cabal known as the Illuminati is now using Taco Bell as the latest medium for its ongoing conquest and control of humanity. In addition to a controversial (and farcical) new commercial the fast-food chain has released, we examine the perspectives of online conspiracy theorists who believe that there is more here than meets the eye… which is even shown in the architecture and design of various Taco Bell locations. Is the popular Tex-Mex chain really being run by New World Order reptilians and the shadowy Illuminati? Well, no… which is why we have a little fun discussing it.
Finally, we compare and contrast the public discussion and debate over UFOs as it occurred back in 1958 with modern ongoing dialogue; is there really anything new that we can say we’ve learned about UFOs in the last half-century? We examine this, and more on this first 2018 edition of The Gralien Report.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:46:42TGR 12.27.17. New Year: The Best of 2017 in Reviewhttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-12-27-17-new-year-best-2017-review/
Thu, 28 Dec 2017 16:20:03 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10974<p>This week's program looks at updates following the recent coverage of UFOs in the mainstream media, as well as several of 2017's top discoveries relating to the ancient world. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-12-27-17-new-year-best-2017-review/">TGR 12.27.17. New Year: The Best of 2017 in Review</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week's program looks at updates following the recent coverage of UFOs in the mainstream media, as well as several of 2017's top discoveries relating to the ancient world.
Then in hour two, we turn our attention to a few views from our listeners before surveying some of the big stories of the year, which range from the discovery of the Cerutti Mastodon site, to discoveries in Egypt that shed new light on old discoveries. Of particular interest as far as ancient archaeology goes, a paper co-authored by Boston University geologist Robert Schoch and researcher Robert Bauval, which suggests hieroglyphic evidence for an earlier existence of the Egyptian Sphinx. We revisit some commentary on this, and other subjects from Bauval and Schoch, as well as other great discoveries from 2017 that shed light on new things about our ancient past.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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]]>Micah Hanksclean1:37:49TGR 12.18.17. The Pentagon’s Secret UFO Programhttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-12-18-17-pentagons-secret-ufo-program/
Tue, 19 Dec 2017 21:05:35 +0000https://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10957<p>This week we examine the bombshell New York Times report that revealed a secret Pentagon UFO program which operated until 2012... and may still exist today.</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-12-18-17-pentagons-secret-ufo-program/">TGR 12.18.17. The Pentagon’s Secret UFO Program</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week we examine the bombshell New York Times report that revealed a secret Pentagon UFO program which operated until 2012... and may still exist today.
Then in the second hour, we cover the bombshell report in the New York Times from over the weekend, which discusses a secret Pentagon initiative called the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification program. Headed by Luis Elizondo, the program, which assessed UFO reports and studied the capabilities of these aircraft, ran until at least 2012, when it was defunded. However, the NYT investigation suggests that the program–or at least some variation of it–continues today. Additionally, this report comes courtesy of rocker Tom DeLonge and his “To The Stars Academy,” who have long promised to reveal secret information on UFOs… are they finally beginning to deliver?
We look at the revelations, as well as the political and economic considerations as it relates to UFO research in the 20th century, on this week’s edition of The Gralien Report Podcast.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:42:37TGR 12.11.17. Space Probes, SETI and Artificial Intelligencehttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-12-11-17-space-probes-seti-and-artificial-intelligence/
Tue, 12 Dec 2017 19:54:29 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10939<p>This week, we discuss how an interstellar object has attracted the attention of the SETI community, and how artificial intelligence is changing the future of space exploration. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-12-11-17-space-probes-seti-and-artificial-intelligence/">TGR 12.11.17. Space Probes, SETI and Artificial Intelligence</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week, we discuss how an interstellar object has attracted the attention of the SETI community, and how artificial intelligence is changing the future of space exploration.
Speaking of Artificial Intelligence, we also have conspiracy theory radio host Alex Jones taking time to interview Amazon’s “Alexa,” the virtual assistant with the online retailer’s popular Echo devices. However, is the idea that Amazon and its CEO, Jeff Bezos, are connected with the CIA an entirely ridiculous idea? In fact, Amazon’s associations go much deeper than just the CIA, and extend well into the media also… but is this really any cause for alarm, or cries of “conspiracy”? Absolutely not… although it certainly may explain certain media biases we see today.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:44:05TGR 12.04.17. Heretical History and The Extinction Gamehttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-12-04-17-heretical-history-extinction-game/
Tue, 05 Dec 2017 20:32:58 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10890<p>This week we discuss instances of "heretical history," and potentially dangerous technologies designed to eliminate diseases through extinction. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-12-04-17-heretical-history-extinction-game/">TGR 12.04.17. Heretical History and The Extinction Game</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week we discuss instances of "heretical history," and potentially dangerous technologies designed to eliminate diseases through extinction.
Elsewhere, we feature a segment on “Heretical History,” which includes the rediscovery of an ancient Roman “party town,” as well as a new discovery by a pair of Texas professors that relates to the “lost teachings” of Jesus Christ. Elsewhere, an archaeological discovery looks at physical evidence for the existence of Pontius Pilate, a Roman governor famously mentioned in the New Testament. And in keeping with the idea of “heretical history,” one North Carolina sociologist argued back in 2015 that Graham Hancock, purveyor of fringe archaeological theories about “lost civilizations,” is, in fact, the devil. Fortunately, the argument was entirely tongue in cheek, and the points it raises in relation to modern archaeology, pseudoscience, and the spirit of debate and inquiry are extraordinarily on-point.
Finally, why is the United Nations concerned about a recent discovery via Freedom of Information Act requests, which sheds light on secretive genetic experiments that would use “extinction technologies” to aid in wiping out diseases malaria? Maybe there is cause for concern over why this could backfire, and in more ways than one. This and more are among the topics discussed in this week’s edition of The Gralien Report.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:35:20TGR 11.27.17. Remote Viewing: Psychic Spies and the CIAhttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-11-27-17-remote-viewing-psychic-spies-cia/
Wed, 29 Nov 2017 19:01:41 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10873<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we explore remote viewing, psychic spies, and the CIA programs that employed them decades ago. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-11-27-17-remote-viewing-psychic-spies-cia/">TGR 11.27.17. Remote Viewing: Psychic Spies and the CIA</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we explore remote viewing, psychic spies, and the CIA programs that employed them decades ago.
Then in the second hour, we turn our atttention to the subject of remote viewing, and CIA programs aimed at developing bizarre gifts of the mind among its participants. Leading this very kind of research had been Russell Targ, a physicist who, along with names that included Hal Puthoff and others, sought to understand the mechanics of psychic phenomena. What they discovered was that remote viewing and psychic abilities appeared to occur more often than just statistical chance, when conducted in a lab setting. Could more be learned about these strange powers of the mind, if only science would turn its attention toward them in practical ways?Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:44:1711.20.17. Oregon’s Anomalous Aircraft and Ancient Mysterieshttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/11-20-17-oregons-anomalous-aircraft-ancient-mysteries/
Wed, 22 Nov 2017 19:13:05 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10855<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we examine an unusual aircraft incident over Oregon, ancient astronomical mysteries, and much more. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/11-20-17-oregons-anomalous-aircraft-ancient-mysteries/">11.20.17. Oregon’s Anomalous Aircraft and Ancient Mysteries</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we examine an unusual aircraft incident over Oregon, ancient astronomical mysteries, and much more.
However, what’s really been on our mind lately has been an incident that occurred over Oregon recently, involving an unidentified aircraft seen by numerous civilian pilots in broad daylight. The unusual aircraft would not respond to various radio contacts, nor was it easily traced on radar, which resulted in a response from NORAD. Turning our attention to ancient mysteries, we then look at the classic case of the Dogon tribe of North Africa, who strangely appear to have possessed knowledge of Sirius’s companion star, Sirius B, since ancient times. How could they have known this in the pre-astronomical era? We examine this, and more, on this special Thanksgiving edition of The Gralien Report.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:38:42TGR 11.15.17. Deep Sea Shadows and Fresh Water Monstershttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-11-15-17-deep-sea-shadows-fresh-water-monsters/
Thu, 16 Nov 2017 02:28:02 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10837<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we find ourselves in a discussion about fresh water monsters of North America, along with stories from the recent Mysteries Cruise 2017. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-11-15-17-deep-sea-shadows-fresh-water-monsters/">TGR 11.15.17. Deep Sea Shadows and Fresh Water Monsters</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we find ourselves in a discussion about fresh water monsters of North America, along with stories from the recent Mysteries Cruise 2017.
We also field a fascinating email from “SteveDave,” a friend of the program in Georgia who shares his own unique take on a story of massive catfish said to exist in one part of the state. However, are there urban legends from other places that can be associated with reports of giant lake “monsters” like this? Finally, we also take time to enjoy some of the discussion we shared with podcaster extraordinaire Jim Harold during our time on board the Mysteries Cruise. This, and much more, on this week’s edition of The Gralien Report Podcast. Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:32:50TGR 11.06.17. The Great Pyramid: A New Discovery?https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-11-06-17/
Tue, 07 Nov 2017 13:10:00 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10807<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we turn our attention to the recent discovery of a mysterious new chamber within Egypt's Great Pyramid. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-11-06-17/">TGR 11.06.17. The Great Pyramid: A New Discovery?</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we turn our attention to the recent discovery of a mysterious new chamber within Egypt's Great Pyramid.
Then later in the program, in addition to allowing one of our listeners to explain why you can, in fact, potentially hear a person scream in the vacuum of space, we turn our attention to the recent discovery of a mysterious new chamber within Egypt’s Great Pyramid. While many are excited about what possibilities this may yield, Zahi Hawass with the Ministry of Antiquities has downplayed the discovery… but does his reasoning have more to do with science, or what might amount to professional jealousy? We’ll explore all of the developments with this ancient mystery on this week’s edition of The Gralien Report.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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]]>Micah Hanksclean1:39:52TGR 10.31.17. Halloween: What’s That in the Hollow?https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-10-31-17-halloween-whats-that-in-the-hollow/
Wed, 01 Nov 2017 04:23:49 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10790<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we indulge the eeriest that the season has to offer in celebration of Halloween 2017. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-10-31-17-halloween-whats-that-in-the-hollow/">TGR 10.31.17. Halloween: What’s That in the Hollow?</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we indulge the eeriest that the season has to offer in celebration of Halloween 2017.
In the second hour, we go even deeper down the disconcerting hole of the hare, and search for ghost stories, the most frightening urban legends, and Micah’s own personal experience in the middle of nowhere one evening when, off in the distance, he and his company began hearing the unmistakable sound of drumming… what was it the Gralien Gang experienced? And let us not forget NASA’s strange selection of “space sounds,” which are sure to delight and, perhaps, frighten a few of us. Finally, Micah shares some eerie Halloween poetry with us that sets the mood for the season, all building around an eerie painting–of a corpse–that Micah recalls from his childhood. All this, and more, on this special Halloween edition of The Gralien Report.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:43:19TGR 10.22.17. Sagan and the Search for Alien Lifehttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-10-22-17-sagan-search-alien-life/
Wed, 25 Oct 2017 16:45:25 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10777<p>This week on The Gralien Report, the late Carl Sagan and his views on "paleocontact" between early humans and visitors from space are discussed. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-10-22-17-sagan-search-alien-life/">TGR 10.22.17. Sagan and the Search for Alien Life</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, the late Carl Sagan and his views on "paleocontact" between early humans and visitors from space are discussed.
Later, William Patrick Corgan, singer of The Smashing Pumpkins, recently told Howard Stern that he saw a human “shapeshifter”, adding that what he observed was “hard to explain,” as shapeshifters do tend to be. However, our primary focus this hour has to do with claims that NASA and other agencies were working to “suppress” Carl Sagan’s private interest in the concept of ancient visitation to Earth by alien beings. While it is known that Sagan had authored scientific work on this possibility, the “evidence” that government agencies had been trying to hide this fact from the public is lacking, to say the least. So what were Sagan’s actual views on the subject?Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:45:35TGR 10.17.17. Dark Dreams From Sunken R’lyehhttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-10-17-17-lovecraft-dark-dreams-from-sunken-rlyeh/
Thu, 19 Oct 2017 16:51:38 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10762<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we examine stories of phantom attackers, and the strange dreams of H.P. Lovecraft that may have influenced his fiction.</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-10-17-17-lovecraft-dark-dreams-from-sunken-rlyeh/">TGR 10.17.17. Dark Dreams From Sunken R’lyeh</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we examine stories of phantom attackers, and the strange dreams of H.P. Lovecraft that may have influenced his fiction.
Then in the second hour, getting into the mood of Halloween we spend some time looking at whether the famous “Mad Gasser of Mattoon” had actually been a Fortean marauder of the Female kind, in a field otherwise dominated by those things catering to the masculine. Finally, we also feature a freely available edition of Gralien Enigmas for our non-subscribers, as a special treat for Halloween. This edition deals with the strange dreams of H.P. Lovecraft, and how they influenced his writing and the concepts behind it.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:36:41TGR 10.11.17. Sekret Machines: The Age of Disclosure?https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-10-11-17-sekret-machines-age-disclosure/
Thu, 12 Oct 2017 04:59:38 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10747<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we look at the recent announcement by Tom DeLonge about UFOs, disclosure, and his new multimedia group, To The Stars Academy. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-10-11-17-sekret-machines-age-disclosure/">TGR 10.11.17. Sekret Machines: The Age of Disclosure?</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we look at the recent announcement by Tom DeLonge about UFOs, disclosure, and his new multimedia group, To The Stars Academy.
Then in hour two, we break down the recent announcement by Tom DeLonge and his newly introduced colleagues, whose aim is to try and bring about global change… by studying the characteristics of UFO technologies. To give us some perspective on the issue, Alejandro Rojas of Open Minds joins us, and gives us his insights, following his personal dialogue with DeLonge and some of the experts working with his new “To The Stars Academy.” Will this bring about the long-sought disclosure that UFO advocates have been after for years, or will it merely present new competition for aerospace companies like Space X?
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Tom DeLonge photo by To The Stars/YouTube]]>Micah Hanksclean1:40:39TGR 10.02.17. J. Allen Hynek: The Close Encounters Manhttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-10-02-17-j-allen-hynek-close-encounters-man/
Wed, 04 Oct 2017 19:00:11 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10731<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we interview Mark O'Connell, author of the new book "The Close Encounters," a biography of the late Ufologist J. Allen Hynek.</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-10-02-17-j-allen-hynek-close-encounters-man/">TGR 10.02.17. J. Allen Hynek: The Close Encounters Man</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we interview Mark O'Connell, author of the new book "The Close Encounters," a biography of the late Ufologist J. Allen Hynek.
Then in hour two, we are joined by Mark O’Connell, author of the new book The Close Encounters Man How One Man Made the World Believe in UFOs. Mark is a screenwriter, teacher, and blogger, who also wrote episodes for Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and has developed feature film projects with major studios, including Walt Disney and DreamWorks Animation. Mark has covered UFOs for years already at his blog, High Strangeness, which led to his authoring The Close Encounters Man, a biography of J.Allen Hynek, who was arguably one of the most well regarded scientists of the 20th century to ever look deeply at the UFO phenomenon.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:41:14TGR 09.27.17. Dark Artistry and Literary Horrorshttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-09-27-17-dark-artistry-literary-horrors/
Thu, 28 Sep 2017 01:46:02 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10710<p>This week, we are joined by Sam Shearon, whose artistic representations of the literary horrors of Lovecraft and Poe are arguably among the finest in the dark art genre.</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-09-27-17-dark-artistry-literary-horrors/">TGR 09.27.17. Dark Artistry and Literary Horrors</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week, we are joined by Sam Shearon, whose artistic representations of the literary horrors of Lovecraft and Poe are arguably among the finest in the dark art genre.
We also spend some time looking into ancient mysteries, which include the discovery of a strange “city” off the coast of Australia… populated by what could only be likened to the denizens of an H.P. Lovecraft story. On that note, we are delighted to be joined in hour two by the “dreaded” Mister Sam Shearon, whose enigmatic artistic representation of literary giants like Lovecraft and Edgar Allan Poe are arguably among the finest in the dark art genre. In addition to dark art, we discuss a variety of strange phenomenon with Sam, sure to help ease everyone into the spooky spirit of Halloween.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:42:19TGR 09.18.17. Into the Eerie with Jim Harold’s Campfirehttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-09-18-17-into-the-eerie-with-jim-harold/
Tue, 19 Sep 2017 15:45:52 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10689<p>This week we are joined once again by veteran podcaster Jim Harold of "The Paranormal Podcast" and "Jim Harold's Campfire." </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-09-18-17-into-the-eerie-with-jim-harold/">TGR 09.18.17. Into the Eerie with Jim Harold’s Campfire</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week we are joined once again by veteran podcaster Jim Harold of "The Paranormal Podcast" and "Jim Harold's Campfire."
Then in hour two, we are joined once again by veteran podcaster Jim Harold, whose popular shows like The Paranormal Podcast and Jim Harold’s Campfire are among the most well loved and often listened programs in the genre. Together again, Micah and Jim reunite for a mini version of their popular show, “The Paranormal Report”, in addition to getting some generally spooky stories from Jim.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:52:38TGR 09.11.17. Cryptid Con 2017 and Cinema Symbolismhttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-09-11-17-cryptid-con-2017-and-cinema-symbolism/
Wed, 13 Sep 2017 17:27:07 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10676<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we discuss the Kentucky Cryptid Con 2017, and revisit the topic of "Cinema Symbolism" with researcher Robert W. Sullivan. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-09-11-17-cryptid-con-2017-and-cinema-symbolism/">TGR 09.11.17. Cryptid Con 2017 and Cinema Symbolism</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we discuss the Kentucky Cryptid Con 2017, and revisit the topic of "Cinema Symbolism" with researcher Robert W. Sullivan.
Then in hour two, we turn our attention to esoteric and occult symbolism prevalent in popular films, ranging from Star Wars and the Matrix to cult classics like Blade Runner. Robert W. Sullivan is our guest, and in his latest book, Cinema Symbolism II, he further catalogues the curious examples of symbolism we see in modern films, like those of filmmaker David Lynch and others.
To learn more about Robert and his work, you can visit his website here.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:47:02TGR 09.04.17. The Secret History of Weather Manipulationhttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-09-04-17/
Thu, 07 Sep 2017 14:15:50 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10661<p>This week on The Gralien Report, the history of "invisible weapons" and weather manipulation technologies are explored. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-09-04-17/">TGR 09.04.17. The Secret History of Weather Manipulation</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, the history of "invisible weapons" and weather manipulation technologies are explored.
Then in the second hour, we look at a strange incident that occurred recently in Cuba, where a group of diplomats found themselves ill after an official visit, prompting theories about an “invisible weapon” that might have been used against them. In addition to the history of similar technologies used in espionage, we examine the use of weather technologies, and attempts to control meteorological conditions with interest in warfare.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:27:37TGR 08.28.17. Wild Men in American Myth and Legendhttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-08-28-17-wild-men-american-myth-legend/
Tue, 29 Aug 2017 17:38:30 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10639<p>This week's podcast looks at stories of wild men, and of railroad workers and locals in New Jersey who encountered a seemingly feral human in the early 1900s. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-08-28-17-wild-men-american-myth-legend/">TGR 08.28.17. Wild Men in American Myth and Legend</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week's podcast looks at stories of wild men, and of railroad workers and locals in New Jersey who encountered a seemingly feral human in the early 1900s.
Then in the second hour, after recapping a few legends about “wild men” sightings in Kentucky, we head to the Northeast where, in 1917, locals around Bergin, New Jersey were reporting frightening encounters with one of the alleged wild men of the Americas, dubbed “Oily Oliver” by the railroad workers that encountered him. Were the frightening reports of encounters with this individual more than just the stuff of urban legends?
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:39:42TGR 08.21.17. Eclipse Anomalies and Kentucky Legendshttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-08-21-17-eclipse-anomalies-kentucky-legends/
Tue, 22 Aug 2017 14:51:46 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10618<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we look at a variety of unusual phenomena coinciding with the 2017 American Eclipse, as well as the unusual folklore and urban legends of Kentucky. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-08-21-17-eclipse-anomalies-kentucky-legends/">TGR 08.21.17. Eclipse Anomalies and Kentucky Legends</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we look at a variety of unusual phenomena coinciding with the 2017 American Eclipse, as well as the unusual folklore and urban legends of Kentucky.
Then in the second hour, Tiffany Mac joins us to discuss an unusual legend from rural Kentucky, involving an alleged beast called the “Pope Lick Monster” that is said to haunt the railroad trestles and lover’s lanes near Lousiville, Kentucky. The Bluegrass State has, in fact, a diverse history of unusual legends, which include a famous incident investigated by Project Blue Book in 1955… we examine all of this, and more, on this week’s edition of the The Gralien Report.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:50:10TGR 08.14.17. On the Road: Strange Times in Sleepy Hollowhttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-08-14-17-on-the-road-strange-times-in-sleepy-hollow/
Wed, 16 Aug 2017 13:38:41 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10599<p>This week on The Gralien Report, Micah and Co. visit locations that include the famous Sleepy Hollow, Oak Island, and other mysterious places throughout the Northeastern US and Canada. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-08-14-17-on-the-road-strange-times-in-sleepy-hollow/">TGR 08.14.17. On the Road: Strange Times in Sleepy Hollow</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, Micah and Co. visit locations that include the famous Sleepy Hollow, Oak Island, and other mysterious places throughout the Northeastern US and Canada.
Then in the Second Hour, we participate in a panel discussion with researchers Paul Kimball, Greg Bishop, and Ryan Sprague, who joined Micah recently in Nova Scotia at the East Coast Paracon 2017. During their travels, this included a visit to the legendary Oak Island, and the investigation of an allegedly haunted museum. We get perspectives from all of the fellows on their adventures over the weekend, and much more on this special “on the road” edition of The Gralien Report.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean2:10:52TGR 08.07.17. OBEs, Altered States, and Ancient Historyhttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-08-07-17-obes-altered-states-and-ancient-history/
Tue, 08 Aug 2017 19:29:58 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10580<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we look at the mysteries of OBEs, NDEs, altered states, and the way all of these relate to the mysteries of consciousness.</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-08-07-17-obes-altered-states-and-ancient-history/">TGR 08.07.17. OBEs, Altered States, and Ancient History</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we look at the mysteries of OBEs, NDEs, altered states, and the way all of these relate to the mysteries of consciousness.
Then in hour two, we get into a bit of discussion about the upcoming eclipse, and safe-viewing practices during this once in a lifetime event. We also take time to check in with the listeners, one of whom relates a very weird series of coincidences involving a Ouija board. We also look at how a recent DNA study is suggesting that some of the mythic history of Greece is actually closer to real life than we may have thought… but how does this tie in with our earlier discussion about OBEs and altered states of consciousness? It seems there may be a lot to the nuances of the Human Experience that we have yet to fully understand…
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:42:51TGR 07.31.17. The Supernatural Roots of Rock n Rollhttps://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-07-31-17-dark-roots-rock-rock-n-roll/
Tue, 01 Aug 2017 15:33:27 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10552<p>This week, we discuss "The Appalachian Book of the Dead," along with a history of the dark, macabre, and supernatural as it relates to rock n roll over the ages.</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-07-31-17-dark-roots-rock-rock-n-roll/">TGR 07.31.17. The Supernatural Roots of Rock n Roll</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week, we discuss "The Appalachian Book of the Dead," along with a history of the dark, macabre, and supernatural as it relates to rock n roll over the ages.
Then in hour two, we are joined live in studio by our friend Justin Brophy, a singer and guitarist with the supernaturally-themed rock group The Go Devils. We discuss their new album, “The Appalachian Book of the Dead,” along with a history of the dark, macabre, and supernatural as it relates to rock n roll over the ages.
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@Gralien Report]]>Micah Hanksclean1:42:24TGR 07.24.17. UFOs: Myth, Conspiracies, & “Dark Matters”https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-07-24-17-ufos-myth-conspiracies-dark-matters/
Wed, 26 Jul 2017 02:27:22 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10534<p>This week on The Gralien Report, researcher and host of "Dark Matters" Don Ecker joins us to discuss various conspiracy theorists that have been associated with UFOs over the years.</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-07-24-17-ufos-myth-conspiracies-dark-matters/">TGR 07.24.17. UFOs: Myth, Conspiracies, & “Dark Matters”</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, researcher and host of "Dark Matters" Don Ecker joins us to discuss various conspiracy theorists that have been associated with UFOs over the years.
Then in hour two, we are joined by Don Ecker, a medically retired law enforcement officer, UFO researcher and commentator. Don puts a skeptical and honest eye on UFO and paranormal subjects. Ecker hosted the critically acclaimed radio programs UFOs Tonite! and Strange Daze for six years, interviewing the important personalities in the UFO and paranormal fields and related areas. Later, along with his close friend, television and film star Dwight Schultz of The A-Team and Star Trek fame, he hosted Dark Matters on the Reality Radio Network, and will soon be bringing his hosting talents here to KGRA Radio.
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Wed, 19 Jul 2017 01:04:44 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10515<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we look at ceremonial use of magic, mysticism, and mind-altering substances in ancient times, as well as new science relating to the mysteries of Easter Island. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-07-17-17-magic-mysticism-ancient-mysteries/">TGR 07.17.17. Magic, Mysticism, and Ancient Mysteries</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we look at ceremonial use of magic, mysticism, and mind-altering substances in ancient times, as well as new science relating to the mysteries of Easter Island.
Then from the future, we time travel back to the past in the second hour as we look at ancient magical practices, mysticism, and how these things might be linked to the idea of alien contact. Elsewhere, a number of misconceptions about ancient locations like Easter Island exist, but does new science show us that the “ecocide” theory pertaining to the fall of the Rapa Nui civilization is incorrect? Finally, we also look at some of the most famous legends of “lost civilizations”, which include myths like Atlantis, and the real-world mysteries of locations like Gobekli Tepe.
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Tue, 11 Jul 2017 21:54:40 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10499<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we look at what "dream quests" might reveal about creativity, as well as their appearance in folklore throughout the world. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-07-10-17-dream-quest-premonitions-discoveries/">TGR 07.10.17. Dream Quest: Premonitions and Discoveries</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we look at what "dream quests" might reveal about creativity, as well as their appearance in folklore throughout the world.
We also take time to discuss a number of instances where people were led to make unusual discoveries by things they dreamed about; in addition to the apparent “premonitions” that sometimes occur, we look at the psychology behind dreams of coming onto unexpected wealth and prosperity, and what a “dream quest” like this might reveal about creativity, as well as traditions in folklore throughout the world.
Finally, much like Roswell, something else that doesn’t seem to want to go away is the belief among some that the Earth is flat. We discuss how this wacky belief is coming dangerously cult-like, before finally turning our attention to the numerous recent developments in one of the greatest disappearances of modern time: that of aviator Amelia Earhart.
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Wed, 05 Jul 2017 15:20:21 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10479<p>This week on the podcast, we discuss the latest science that suggests plants are more aware of their environments than we have long believed. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-07-04-17-the-secret-awareness-of-plants/">TGR 07.04.17. The Secret Awareness of Plants</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on the podcast, we discuss the latest science that suggests plants are more aware of their environments than we have long believed.
In the second hour, Matt gives us some history about Albert Herpin, the man who never slept. Is it really possible for a person not to sleep at all throughout their lives? Finally, we conclude the show with a lengthy discussion about the secret awareness of plants, and how the flora around us may be far more in tune with its environment than we give them credit. Could there even be things about plant awareness that we may learn, which could give us further insights into our own hidden potential as humans?
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Tue, 27 Jun 2017 21:45:34 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10458<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we discuss one of the most compelling sea serpent reports in the history, which was seen at Stinson Beach, California, in 1983. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-06-26-17-the-sea-serpent-monsters-in-our-oceans/">TGR 06.26.17. The Sea Serpent: Monsters in Our Oceans?</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we discuss one of the most compelling sea serpent reports in the history, which was seen at Stinson Beach, California, in 1983.fourth great white carcass, which has washed up in South Africa with its liver missing. Scientists say this occurred “with surgical precision,” but what is the underlying cause? Also, Russia has launched a “mystery military probe” into orbit from the edge of the Arctic, while further south, a “massive” collection of Nazi Artifacts have been found in a hidden room in Argentina. Finally, a team of researchers are hoping to use forensic dogs to solve the mystery of Amelia Earhart. Will this expedition finally solve the enduring mystery of the missing aviator?
Then in Hour Two, we shift gears and spend a bit of time discussing the latest alleged proof of “alien life” on Earth, while Micah asks what aliens would REALLY have to say about humans, if only we could listen in on one of their conversations. Then we spend some time looking at one of the most convincing reports of an alleged “sea serpent”, seen off the California coast in 1983. While science has yet to prove that anything like a sea serpent exists, countless witness reports from over the last several centuries would seem to suggest that there could, in fact, be some large, snake-like creature that exists in oceans around the world. Could there be any more to the sea serpent than just popular mythology and legends?
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]]>Micah Hanksclean1:39:43TGR 06.19.17. Majestic 12: “Bunk” From the Dead?https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-06-19-17-majestic-12-bunk-dead/
Tue, 20 Jun 2017 17:33:03 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10439<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we discuss new, obviously fake documents dealing with UFOs and Majestic 12, and why the study of such hoaxes is important.</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-06-19-17-majestic-12-bunk-dead/">TGR 06.19.17. Majestic 12: “Bunk” From the Dead?</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we discuss new, obviously fake documents dealing with UFOs and Majestic 12, and why the study of such hoaxes is important.
Then in Hour Two, an alleged “secret document” turned up online late last week, which purportedly ties in with the decades-old “Majestic 12” affair, making some rather bold claims about a number of disputed classic UFO incidents. Researcher Nick Redfern joins us live via the Lone Star State to tell us why these documents are completely fake, and why the entire Majestic 12 and Roswell affairs just won’t ever seem to go away.
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Tue, 13 Jun 2017 20:05:44 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10421<p>On this week's podcast, we look at "Asgardia," a proposed off-planet colony that would resemble an advanced "breakaway civilization", and other odd topics in the news. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-06-12-17-coming-breakaway-civilization/">TGR 06.12.17. The Coming Breakaway Civilization</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>On this week's podcast, we look at "Asgardia," a proposed off-planet colony that would resemble an advanced "breakaway civilization", and other odd topics in the news.
We then turn our attention to the so-called “Lazarus Phenomenon”, where individuals that were pronounced clinically dead have been found to still be alive, sometimes hours after their “death.” Does this phenomenon call into question what we think we know about death? Then the Reverend Oakley brings us a surprise segment, where he asks Micah to “fact check” an article on Roswell, which supposes the entire thing can be explained by “Project Mogul”, a once-secret USAF project. While this is certainly plausible, are there other theories worth considering as well, and how does this play into the ongoing debate over things like “fake news”?
Finally, we look at how one group of scientists hopes to institute an off-planet nation, named “Asgardia” after the famous home of Thor, Loki, Odin, and other Norse gods. To the boys in the bunker, however, this is sounding rather familiar… in fact, it almost mirror’s researcher Richard Dolan’s ideas about a “breakaway civilization.” We explore all of this, and more, on this week’s Gralien Report Podcast.
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Tue, 06 Jun 2017 16:20:04 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10400<p>This week's podcast discusses untold stories of physicians and medical practitioners, and their encounters with the unexplained. </p>
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Then turning our attention over to the ongoing search for alien life, how could neutrinos help us understand the ways aliens may try to communicate, either with us, or with each other? Then we look at a rather dubious-sounding claim about the infamous 1947 Roswell encounter in New Mexico, as Hobbo gives us some perspective on the claims in light of the upcoming 70th anniversary of the event. Then in a surprise turn of events, we are joined by our on again, off again Area 51 informant “Victor”, who gives us some perspectives on secret planes carrying passengers back and forth from a Las Vegas airport.
Then in hour two, we are joined by Dr. Scott J. Kolbaba, a medical practitioner whose own strange experience led him begin documenting stories from other doctors and clinical professionals about unexplained things they have witnessed or experienced. After three years of research, this led Kolbaba to write the book Physicians Untold Stories, a collection of stories where doctors and others describe seemingly unexplained phenomena that affected them in personally deepening ways. Do these sorts of “untold stories” provide evidence of certain phenomenon which are as-yet undocumented by science?
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Wed, 31 May 2017 14:52:55 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10382<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we look at famous celebrities who have put millions behind their obsession with UFOs, as well as notable sightings of unusual flying objects. </p>
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In the second hour, we turn our attention over to the subject of UFOs, though rather than merely reporting all the latest sightings ad nauseum, we instead spend time looking at developments with the ongoing Rendlesham Forest UFO incident, and how friend of the program Peter Robbins has come out with a statement calling into question the narrative his Left at East Gate co-author, Larry Warren, had given. Former MOD UFO desk investigator Nick Pope has supported Robbins, calling him “courageous” for making the statement. Elsewhere, Robert Bigalowe was featured on 60 Minutes discussing his belief in UFOs, while Tom Delonge continues to promote his upcoming UFO “Sekret Machines” announcement. Finally, we revisit a couple of interesting “flying triangle” reports, one from a fellow podcaster and friend of the Graliens, the other a high-profile Hollwood actor.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Tue, 23 May 2017 20:08:44 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10359<p>This week we feature a panel discussion about new developments in the debate between alternative archaeology advocates, and the skeptical community. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-05-22-17-panspermia-skepticism-and-alternative-archaeology/">TGR 05.22.17. Space, Skeptics & Alternative Archaeology</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week we feature a panel discussion about new developments in the debate between alternative archaeology advocates, and the skeptical community.
Then in hour two, we are joined by geologist Jame Waldo and returning guest panelist Jason Pentrail for a roundtable discussion about alternative archaeology and skepticism, following the recent debate on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast featuring author Graham Hancock, geologist Randall Carlson, and skeptic Michael Shermer. Many feel that this discussion will be a game-changer as far as dialogue between the alternative archaeology communities and modern scientific skeptics, but can we really expect to see such changes? Our panelists join the Graliens as we look at some of the high points, and surprises that came from the unusual debate.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Tue, 16 May 2017 16:06:22 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10336<p>On this week's Gralien Report Podcast, mind mysteries, "Globsters", and social panics relating to Forteana are all items of discussion. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-05-15-17-mind-mysteries-globsters-and-social-panics/">TGR 05.15.17. Mind Mysteries, “Globsters”, and Social Panics</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>On this week's Gralien Report Podcast, mind mysteries, "Globsters", and social panics relating to Forteana are all items of discussion.
Turning our attention to the “Missing Persons Bureau”, we examine the eerie disappearance of three boys who, in 1967, purportedly entered a “labyrinth-like” cave system… and never returned. Questions linger over whether the missing children had actually entered the cave at all, or if there could have been other factors, such as an abduction. No conclusive evidence of what happened to the boys ever was found, and their disappearance remains a mystery today.
Elsewhere, a “mystery carcass” that appeared recently in Indonesia, and one of the humorous reasons it may have been mistaken for the remains of a giant squid. In fact, there have been several mysterious carcasses that have washed ashore over the years, which were at times believed to have been an undiscovered variety of giant octopus. In almost every case, these “Globsters” turn out to be the remains of whales… but how do they appear to be covered in white hair, and other odd features? We examine the science behind the Globster phenomenon, and also a number of the notable instances where they have appeared.
Finally, we look at recent eerie reports of a strange, metaphysical Bigfoot-like creature that purportedly “whispers” to people in Malaysia. What are the reasons for cultural beliefs in creatures like this, and how are they related to the idea of “social panics”?Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Tue, 09 May 2017 18:44:13 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10317<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we discuss mystery aircraft that have allegedly been employed by the U.S., including the famous "Aurora."</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-05-08-17-spy-plane-secrets-and-mystery-aircraft-reports/">TGR 05.08.17. Spy Plane Secrets & Mystery Aircraft</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we discuss mystery aircraft that have allegedly been employed by the U.S., including the famous "Aurora."
We also spend a bit of time discussing the “Salish Sea human foot phenomenon,” a purported preponderance of disarticulated human feet, still in their sneakers, which have turned up on along Northwestern coastlines. Then in the second hour, we spend some time talking about the recent landing of the USAF’s super-secret unmanned “spy plane”, which landed in Florida after spending nearly two years in orbit on a secret mission. In the history of secret aircraft that have allegedly been employed, perhaps none have attracted as much attention (despite supposedly not existing) than the famous “Aurora.” We look at some of the evidence for the secret aircraft, its creation and alleged use, as well as how, and why, it may have been kept so secret.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Tue, 02 May 2017 16:57:14 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10296<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we discuss May Day history, recent developments at Loch Ness, and a controversial alleged ancient human site in southern California.</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-05-01-17-may-day-time-travel-and-loch-ness-legends/">TGR 05.01.17. May Day, Time Travel, & Loch Ness Legends</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we discuss May Day history, recent developments at Loch Ness, and a controversial alleged ancient human site in southern California.
Then in Hour Two, we turn our attention to recent discussion about time travel, and how a TARDIS is actually feasible… mathematically speaking, at least (although physicists have made a similar argument before in the past). Then moving to the discussion of ancient archaeology and human migrations, we discuss the controversial new Nature paper that sets back early human settlement in America as far back as 130,000 years ago… but is this accurate? Some in the scientific community believe that, rather than evidence of humans in Southern California, archaeologists have found mastodon remains that were damaged by industrial equipment back in the 1990s. However, as we have seen time and time again, our ideas about the history of human settlement in the Americas has had to change. Are we seeing bad science, as some have claimed, or new evidence that will shift us into a new era of thinking about our past? We examine all this, and more, this week on The Gralien Report.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Tue, 25 Apr 2017 20:32:52 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10276<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we look at historical mysteries, and a comparison between the real-life "Hobbits", and the work of J.R.R. Tolkien's "Middle Earth". </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-04-24-17-real-hobbit-mysteries-middle-earth/">TGR 04.24.17. The Real Hobbit: Mysteries of Middle Earth</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we look at historical mysteries, and a comparison between the real-life "Hobbits", and the work of J.R.R. Tolkien's "Middle Earth".
We also spend a bit of time looking at some of the “scientific” claims of Max Loughan, a thirteen-year-old youth described by many as “the smartest kid in the world”, who recently suggested CERN might have destroyed our universe. Could this explain the so-called “Mandela effect”? We argue that Max’s ideas are more philosophical than scientific… but is this enough to justify some of the attacks leveled against him by many hardened skeptics? We think not, and delve into the reasons why we think we need more kids like Max.
Elsewhere, the “Hobbit” hits the headlines again, as continued debate over the mysterious Homo Floriensis raises questions about human origins. We take a moment to compare the creature dubbed a “Hobbit” to the actual writings of J.R.R. Tolkien, whose fantasy world of “Middle Earth” was perhaps more similar to our own reality than many realize. Simply put, while anthropologists struggle to reconcile how a creature like the real-life Hobbit could fit into our ancient ancestral family tree, Tolkien’s Middle Earth was inhabited by several varieties of humanoid beings who co-existed simultaneously. Is it entirely impossible that this sort of thing might also have occurred in our real world, and hence, that in our past, humans lived alongside similar sub-species of humanoids?
Then, we shift our attention to Gobekli Tepi, which is back in the news after a controversial new study out of Edinburgh University has suggested that Turkey’s most famous ancient site offers proof of a string of meteors that struck the Earth 13,000 years ago.
This week, as a special feature for the public podcast, we are featuring an episode of our subscriber-only “Gralien Enigmas” show, which discusses several instances of alleged “out of place artifacts” and ancient mysteries that include the Piri Reis map, the mythical “Rama Bridge”, and other historical anomalies.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Wed, 19 Apr 2017 15:36:22 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10255<p>This week, we discuss the influences of science fiction on culture, along with an examination of mystery beasts alleged to exist in the remote wilds of South America. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-04-18-17-sci-fi-futuring-and-mystery-beasts/">TGR 04.18.17. Sci-Fi, Futuring, and Mystery Beasts</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week, we discuss the influences of science fiction on culture, along with an examination of mystery beasts alleged to exist in the remote wilds of South America.
Then in the second hour, we take time to talk a bit about science fiction, and how the cultural and social commentary it provides offers hope for improvement of our lives in the real world. We then shift our attention to bizarre cases of “animal home invasions”, and the weird (and dangerous!) animals that have turned up in people’s homes. A similar story about a massive snake brings us back around to our discussion from last week of Percy Fawcett, and an incredible “monster” he claimed to see while visiting the Amazon. Finally, we also examine a fascinating report from 1883 of a purported “saurian” lurking around out there in the heart of the Peruvian jungles… could there indeed be monsters in our midst, as yet undiscovered by science?Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Tue, 11 Apr 2017 15:44:49 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10233<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we explore the disappearance of Percy Fawcett, who vanished while searching for the fabled "Lost City of Z"</p>
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Then in the second hour, we turn our attention to archaeology, with the discovery of two fascinating ancient city sites. There is one fabled “lost city”, however, which explorer Percy Fawcett had long sought: the so-called “Lost City of Z”. Fawcett not only disappeared while searching for this rumored lost civilization, but scores of others who followed after him also disappeared while in the depths of the Brazilian jungle, known by many who braved it as “The Green Hell”. But could archaeology help uncover the truth about “The Lost City of Z”, and whether such a place ever existed?Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Tue, 04 Apr 2017 16:26:42 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10215<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we explore the secrets of those with incredible memory, who can build a "mind palace" similar to Sherlock Holmes. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-04-03-17-mastermind-entering-mind-palace/">TGR 04.03.17. Mastermind: Entering The “Mind Palace”</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we explore the secrets of those with incredible memory, who can build a "mind palace" similar to Sherlock Holmes.
Then in the second hour, Mike Migliore joins us to talk about the upcoming Ancient Mysteries Cruise, and we delve into a bit of discussion of the strange (and slightly drunken) ghosts of the British Isles, asking whether they can turn up in pictures on occasion. Then rounding out the hour, we look at the enigmas of human thought, and individuals who can enter a “mind palace” similar to Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous detective, Sherlock Holmes. Many people are able to develop an incredible ability to recall sequences and other things, although some individuals seem to be born with incredible capacities for memory. Is it indeed something that one must be born with, or can practice lead to the ability to build a “mind palace”, and increase the natural ability to remember past events?Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Tue, 28 Mar 2017 23:15:39 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10195<p>This week on The Gralien Report we look at a number of remarkable new UFO reports, along with a discussion with former pro-wrestler Lash LeRoux, "The Ragin' Cajun". </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-03-27-17-science-spirituality-pro-wrestling/">TGR 03.27.17. Science, Spirituality, and Pro-Wrestling</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report we look at a number of remarkable new UFO reports, along with a discussion with former pro-wrestler Lash LeRoux, "The Ragin' Cajun".
Then in hour two, it’s not every day that you meet someone who wears so many hats: a well known cartoonist, Christian minister, Sherlock Holmes aficionado, and former professional wrestler. During his time in World Championship Wrestling, he was a one time World Tag Team Champion with the colorful and vibrant “Lieutenant Loco”, and though he seldom grants interviews, we are joined by former pro-wrestler Lash LeRoux, who joins Micah and The Reverend in a discussion that ranges from science and spirituality, to the Fortean and (yes, of course) pro-wrestling. Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Tue, 21 Mar 2017 20:27:23 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10174<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we look at cases where police dispatch recordings document law enforcement encounters with UFOs.</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-03-20-17-police-dispatch-recordings-ufos/">TGR 03.20.17. Police Dispatch Recordings and UFOs</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we look at cases where police dispatch recordings document law enforcement encounters with UFOs.
Then in hour two, we look at a number of fascinating police dispatch recordings where strange encounters with UFOs were observed. Among these were the 1994 Trumbull County, Ohio incident, involving a number of officers, followed by a later incident which began with a 911 call from area residents near Holland County, Michigan, and led to a bizarre radar visual which had experts completely stumped, as they watched the fast-moving objects seemingly ascend and descend in altitude before their very eyes. Finally, is there new scientific information that may lend credence to the idea that an extraterrestrial impact struck North America in ancient times? We look at all of this, and more, this week on The Gralien Report. Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Tue, 14 Mar 2017 04:20:45 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10152<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we look at instances where average people have displayed extraordinary strength which science has not yet fully explained. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-03-13-17-strange-instances-of-hysterical-strength/">TGR 03.13.17. Strange Instances of ‘Hysterical Strength’</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we look at instances where average people have displayed extraordinary strength which science has not yet fully explained.
Then in hour two, in addition to looking at the bizarre qualities many highly intelligent people possess, we focus our attention on we look at instances where average people have displayed extraordinary strength which science has not yet fully explained. Incredible feats of human strength have occurred while individuals involved were under duress, or other circumstances that created great amounts of stress. Are there various stimuli that can help the human body “override” various functions, and extend the limits of natural human strength when circumstances call for it? We explore this, and much more, on this week’s edition of The Gralien Report Podcast. Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Tue, 07 Mar 2017 17:36:22 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10133<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we examine "pseudo-mysteries", which involve hoaxes and other weird fabrications that have been perpetuated over the years. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-06-06-17-search-weird-pseudo-mysteries/">TGR 06.06.17. In Search of Weird ‘Pseudo-Mysteries’</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we examine "pseudo-mysteries", which involve hoaxes and other weird fabrications that have been perpetuated over the years.
Then in hour two, we turn our attention to “pseudo-mysteries”, a term coined by Fortean scholar Jerome Clark in reference to stories long believed to be true, but which are in fact completely unsubstantiated. Cases we explore include the bizarre disappearance of David Lang, as well as the strange Hopkinsville Goblins incident which, though patently absurd in its finer details, still seems to make UFO roundups year after year.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Tue, 28 Feb 2017 12:53:53 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10112<p>This week on The Gralien Report we examine instances where authors of fiction made accurate predictions about future events. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-02-27-17-fiction-predicted-future/">TGR 02.27.17. The Fiction That Predicted the Future</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report we examine instances where authors of fiction made accurate predictions about future events.
Then in Hour Two, we take a look at instances where fiction authors managed to make remarkably accurate predictions about the future in their work. Ranging from Edgar Allan Poe and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, to visionaries like Arthur C. Clarke, Aldous Huxley, and George Orwell, whose famous book 1984 has seen something of a renaissance in this era of “fake news” and surveillance. However, the most incredibly accurate set of predictions about the future appeared in a lesser-known novel written in 1969, which presents a truly eerie set of coincidences… or was there something more at work in the mind of this author, and others who managed to foretell the impossible?
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Tue, 21 Feb 2017 18:19:04 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10093<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we take an esoteric look at U.S. Presidents and their belief in the unexplained.</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-02-20-17-esoteric-presidents-day-2017/">TGR 02.20.17. An Esoteric President’s Day 2017</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we take an esoteric look at U.S. Presidents and their belief in the unexplained.
Then in the second hour, we shift our full attention to the esoteric history of U.S. Presidents, who along with their First Ladies often engaged in everything from seances and spiritualism, to conversations with ghosts said to haunt the Whitehouse. Even Winston Churchill ranks among the Whitehouse guests who claim to have seen the ghost of Abraham Lincoln. Also in celebration of this very unusual President’s Day 2017, we examine presidents who have seen UFOs, and even one U.S. President who reported an alleged Bigfoot attack in his non-political writings.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Tue, 14 Feb 2017 16:44:00 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10071<p>This week on The Gralien Report we celebrate Valentine's Day with a look at the mysteries of Phobos, the Martian moon which has its own strange "monolith." </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-02-14-16-valentines-day-martian-moon/">TGR 02.14.16. Valentine’s Day on a Martian Moon</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report we celebrate Valentine's Day with a look at the mysteries of Phobos, the Martian moon which has its own strange "monolith."
Then in Hour II, we turn our attention to mysteries that include a user-submitted goody from our friend Adam Olson, who directed our attention to something weird going on with the old hotline number for the popular television program Unsolved Mysteries. Is this one mystery that Micah has managed to solve? We think so… and of course, one of our favorite subjects on this program involves the many mysteries of space: we take time to explore the enigma of Phobos, a strangely shaped moon in orbit around Mars which, according to astronaut Buzz Aldrin, seems to have a “monolith”. What is the origin of this object on Phobos, and what has conspiracy theorist Alex Jones had to say about it recently? We break down the facts about this oddity, and how the evolution of ideas (some of them misremembered) help create an evolving mythos about a secret space program, and its relationshipw to ancient Egypt, and even aliens.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Wed, 08 Feb 2017 00:01:49 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10048<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we look at the greatest single impact event in recorded history: the famous Tunguska blast of 1908.</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/02-06-17-apocalypse-1908-the-tunguska-incident/">02.06.17. Apocalypse 1908: The Tunguska Incident</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we look at the greatest single impact event in recorded history: the famous Tunguska blast of 1908.
Then in the second hour, we look at the greatest single impact event in recorded history: the famous Tunguska blast of 1908.While widely regarded as being the result of an air-burst of a meteoroid, for years Russian scientists actually favored the notion that a comet had been to blame. Alternative theories exist as well, which range from a massive natural gas explosion, to fringe theories about an alien vessel exploding near Lake Baikal. However, perhaps no theory about Tunguska is quite as intriguing as the notion that famed inventor Nikola Tesla could have somehow been involved… but is there really any credibility to this theory? We look at this unusual theory, and more, on this week’s Gralien Report.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Tue, 31 Jan 2017 04:12:53 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10020<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we revisit a few of the icons of American Country Music, and the odd occurrences and ghost stories associated with them. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-01-30-17-the-specters-of-country-musics-past/">TGR 01.30.17. The Specters of Country Music’s Past</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we revisit a few of the icons of American Country Music, and the odd occurrences and ghost stories associated with them.
In addition to news that’s been trending this week, Micah and Matt engage in a discussion about the ghosts of Classic Country Music, following Micah’s recent visit to the grave of the legendary country music singer Hank Williams. Many ghost stories have been associated with Williams’ passing over the years, and we spend a bit of time looking at these, along with other strange tales; one of these, sent along to us by podcaster Jim Harold, tells what must be one of the most strange stories in all the history of country music, as well as the study of parapsychology. If true, and not the work of pure embellishment, what might it tell us about the idea of “life beyond death”, something even the late Carl Sagan had, though cautiously, questioned at times?Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Wed, 25 Jan 2017 15:46:42 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=10002<p>This week we explore superstition as it occurs around the world, and become a bit superstitious ourselves as broadcast night in the bunker begins to resemble a scene from "Poltergeist." </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-01-23-17-superstition-a-poltergeist-in-the-bunker/">TGR 01.23.17. Superstition: Ghosts in the Bunker?</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week we explore superstition as it occurs around the world, and become a bit superstitious ourselves as broadcast night in the bunker begins to resemble a scene from "Poltergeist."
Fortunately, the TARDIS senses Micah’s distress psychically and comes to the rescue, and once the boys return from their ordeal, they regain their senses and continue during the second hour in an examination of the strangest beliefs in superstition from around the world. Could it be that some strange recurring themes with superstition actually stem from human behavior, or even conditions like obsessive compulsive disorder? If so, what might it help us learn about humanity’s past, and the seemingly “irrational” things we see in the world of the past?Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Wed, 18 Jan 2017 05:00:30 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=9983<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we look at the famous skyjacking case of D.B. Cooper, and how this unsolved mystery is related to David Lynch's famous series "Twin Peaks". </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-01-17-17-twin-peaks-in-search-of-d-b-cooper/">TGR 01.17.17. Twin Peaks: The Search for D.B. Cooper</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we look at the famous skyjacking case of D.B. Cooper, and how this unsolved mystery is related to David Lynch's famous series "Twin Peaks".
Then in Hour Two, we look at the latest evidence pertaining to the famous skyjacking case of D.B. Cooper, who according to a group of amateur scientists, may have worked in a very specialized field, thanks to confirmation of rare earth elements detected on the tie that the skyjacker left aboard the plane he leapt from during his death-defying escape in 1971.
D.B. Cooper’s influence in American culture is widespread, which includes his assumed name having inspired director David Lynch in the creation of his famous FBI investigator Dale B. Cooper in the landmark series Twin Peaks. Throughout his investigation of the murder of Laura Palmer, Agent Dale Cooper experiences a number of strange experiences, which include prophetic dreams of a Red Room, and a host of other unusual things. But it doesn’t end here; the world of Twin Peaks seems to be strangely intertwined with a number of other elements of culture, which we spend time exploring on this week’s edition of The Gralien Report. Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Tue, 10 Jan 2017 22:00:08 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=9963<p>This week we are joined by author Ryan Sprague, who joins us to discuss his new book "Somewhere in the Skies: A Human Approach to an Alien Phenomenon." </p>
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Then in the second hour, we are joined by author Ryan Sprague, who discusses his new book Somewhere in the Skies: A Human Approach to an Alien Phenomenon, which details Sprague’s interviews and perspectives on various UFO witnesses. Perhaps even more than what we may glean about the UFO phenomenon itself, what can be learned about humanity from the study of people’s unusual encounters?Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Wed, 04 Jan 2017 01:10:50 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=9943<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we examine "cosmic coincidences" and the uncanny cases of serendipity that many claim to have experienced. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-01-02-17-search-cosmic-coincidences/">TGR 01.02.17. In Search of Cosmic Coincidences</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we examine "cosmic coincidences" and the uncanny cases of serendipity that many claim to have experienced.
Then in hour two, we look at the strange story of how a “ghost ship” led to the cosmic sounding electronic music on Cabo Verde… a very serendipitous circumstance we might call one of many “cosmic coincidences” that occurs from time to time. In fact, the members of the Gralien Gang retell of their own strange experiences with cosmic coincidences, that range from uncanny serendipity, to the appearances of wildlife in conjunction with synchronistic discoveries. What is to be made of such unusual experiences? Micah takes us on a journey into the mathematics of probability as we seek to understand the ultimate nature of these occurrences, and whether they are indeed “cosmic coincidences”, or merely the way our minds perceive the seemingly unlikely when it occurs.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Thu, 29 Dec 2016 00:55:01 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=9925<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we conclude 2016 with a review of some of the year's top headlines in news, science, and the unexplained. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-12-27-16-2016-wrap-year-review/">TGR 12.27.16. 2016 Wrap-Up: The Year in Review</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we conclude 2016 with a review of some of the year's top headlines in news, science, and the unexplained.
In hour two, along with messages from our listeners, we feature a roundup of our favorite stories from 2016, which range from the creepy clown panic that occurred in the weeks leading up to Halloween, the search for alien megastructures, biotech companies trying to reanimate the dead, and a variety of new animal species that were found over the course of the last twelve months. All this, and more, on this week’s edition of The Gralien Report.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Tue, 20 Dec 2016 15:06:12 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=9897<p>We celebrate the Christmas season this week on The Gralien Report, with a discussion of films, traditions, and a special discussion with author Marie D. Jones. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-12-19-16-christmas-archetypes-deja-vu-and-time-travel/">TGR 12.19.16. Christmas Archetypes, Déjà Vu & Time Travel</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>We celebrate the Christmas season this week on The Gralien Report, with a discussion of films, traditions, and a special discussion with author Marie D. Jones.
We also take a look at a number of the most unusual Christmas traditions from around the world, which range from the weird, to the creepy. Then, our final holiday stocking stuffer for the evening is a special visit from our friend Marie D. Jones, author of books like 11:11: The Time Prompt Phenomenon and Destiny vs Choice. We discuss everything from archetypes that appear in films like the Star Wars series, to déjà vu, and time travel.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Wed, 14 Dec 2016 04:17:23 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=9881<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we discuss Atlantis and ancient mysteries, mutations, and whether a Soviet scientist was trying to create a "hybrid" species between humans and chimpanzees. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-12-12-16-humanzees-midst/">TGR 12.12.16. Are There ‘Humanzees’ In Our Midst?</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we discuss Atlantis and ancient mysteries, mutations, and whether a Soviet scientist was trying to create a "hybrid" species between humans and chimpanzees.
Then in hour two, as we consider strange mutations and the ways humanity may be affecting nature, the conversation takes us back in time to the 1920s, when a Soviet scientist was actively trying to discern whether humans could be interbred with chimpanzees and other apes, in order to create a hypothetical hybrid species known as “humanzees.” But what if someone actually succeeded… how likely is it that “real” humanzees might exist, and if so, what does this mean in terms of human evolution and modern primatological studies?Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Thu, 08 Dec 2016 21:57:20 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=9864<p>This week's podcast discusses the fascination with "Fake News" in the media today, and how it relates to a growing culture of conspiracy. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-12-07-16-fake-news-new-epidemic/">TGR 12.07.16. Fake News: The New Epidemic</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week's podcast discusses the fascination with "Fake News" in the media today, and how it relates to a growing culture of conspiracy.
Then in the second hour, whether it’s “mockumentaries” appearing on television networks, or cooked-up conspiracy theories involving pizza parlors, we examine the sudden fascination with “Fake News”, particularly in America. Does a culture of conspiracy help contribute to potentially dangerous theories about “false flags”, “inside jobs”, and “crisis actors” that actually defect attention away from important issues? Also, how does a history of “Fake News” fit into the discussion in relation to espionage, and bad information released by more traditional media outlets?Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Wed, 30 Nov 2016 00:35:36 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=9841<p>This week on The Gralien Report, the weirdest space-time mysteries and future "superintelligence" are topics of discussion. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-11-28-16-superintelligence-rise-machines/">TGR 11.28.16. Superintelligence: Rise of the Machines</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, the weirdest space-time mysteries and future "superintelligence" are topics of discussion.
In the second hour of the program, our subject is superintelligence, defined as, “a hypothetical agent that possesses intelligence far surpassing that of the brightest and most gifted human minds.” Or, as Nick Bostrom would call it, “an intellect that is much smarter than the best human brains in practically every field, including scientific creativity, general wisdom and social skills.” The idea that humanity will eventually one day meet a superintelligence of our own creation is no longer the mere stuff of science fiction… what will that eventual reckoning mean for the future of humanity?Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Tue, 22 Nov 2016 19:53:26 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=9813<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we examine the search for hypothetical moons and hidden planets, and their relationship with the cycle of cataclysms in Earth's history. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-11-21-16-the-cycles-of-earth-cataclysms/">TGR 11.21.16. The Cycles of Earth Cataclysms</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we examine the search for hypothetical moons and hidden planets, and their relationship with the cycle of cataclysms in Earth's history.
During the second hour of the program, we examine the unusual history of anomalies associated not only with our own moon, but the search for a second moon orbiting the Earth. On a number of occasions, astronomers throughout the decades have believed that additional objects in our planet’s orbit were discovered, though proof of these claims has generally fallen short. Finally, in our search for hypothetical moons, we also discuss the notion of an “evil brother” to our Sun, referred to over the years as “Nemesis”, which some have speculated could be linked to cycles of cataclysms on Earth.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Wed, 16 Nov 2016 18:41:33 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=9795<p>This week on the Gralien Report, we discuss the science of human consciousness, and its relationship with a mysterious language disorder.</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-11-14-16-mysteries-human-consciousness/">TGR 11.14.16. The Mysteries of Human Consciousness</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on the Gralien Report, we discuss the science of human consciousness, and its relationship with a mysterious language disorder.
In hour two, we shift the discussion over to the study of human consciousness, and how a recent Harvard study suggests that the root of human consciousness may have been discovered. This has us wondering about a rare phenomenon called “Foreign Language Syndrome”, and the strange affects on the mind, memory, and language that can result from brain damage, awakening from a coma, or even suffering a severe migraine, as reported in some instances. What role does all this play in the ongoing study of human consciousness?Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Wed, 09 Nov 2016 18:04:10 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=9773<p>This week, Graliens discuss a number of unique archaeological excavations and discoveries that may help rewrite the history of the ancient Americas.</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-11-07-16-13000-bc-the-history-of-the-future/">TGR 11.07.16. 13,000 BC: The History of The Future</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week, Graliens discuss a number of unique archaeological excavations and discoveries that may help rewrite the history of the ancient Americas.
Historians often have said that we study the past, so that we will not make the same mistakes as those who came before us. Therefore, recapping a week of research we spent in Charleston, South Carolina in the final days of October, 2016, the Gralien Gang is joined by our friend and research associate, Jason Pentrail, to discuss some interesting archaeological research we’ve been engaged with lately. What does studying the ancient past help us learn about the way forward for humanity in the coming years?Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Tue, 01 Nov 2016 20:09:08 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=9750<p>This week we celebrate Halloween, its mythic origins, and a number of stories that incorporate the archetypes associated with the macabre.</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-10-31-16-halloween-the-ancient-feast-of-ancestors/">TGR 10.31.16. Halloween: The Feast of Ancestors</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week we celebrate Halloween, its mythic origins, and a number of stories that incorporate the archetypes associated with the macabre.
Then in the the second hour, we revisit a few classic tales of the season, beginning with the theme of the Black Cat. The great H. P. Lovecraft told a unique tale about the mythology of cats, with his story, “The Cats of Ulthar.” We also look at Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Black Cat“, before shifting our attention to the theme of the Hangman, and what this imagery represents. The classic poem, “The Hangman“, by Maurice Ogden, before revisiting highlights from Phillip K. Dick’s otherworldly “The Hanging Stranger“. Finally, as with the archetype of the hanging man, there is one familiar fate which every one of us will meet, as exemplified in Julius Long’s obscure story, “The Pale Man“.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Tue, 25 Oct 2016 01:45:38 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=9725<p>This week on The Gralien Report we discuss Halloween themed stories that include Ouija board experiences, and cult classic horror films and their impact on filmmaking. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-10-24-16-ouija-boards-horrors-of-the-silver-screen/">TGR 10.24.16. Ouija Boards & Horrors of the Silver Screen</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report we discuss Halloween themed stories that include Ouija board experiences, and cult classic horror films and their impact on filmmaking.
Then in Hour Two, we take a look at the recent discovery that monkeys break rocks and produce flaking which, at one time, archaeologists believed could only be produced by humans. Apparently this isn’t the case after all. Then in the spirit of the season, we get into some discussion of creepy tales involving Ouija boards, where experiencers describe their unusual (and often unsettling) experiences. Ouija boards have also figured into a number of horror films over the years, which leads us to discussing some of the finest instances (in our opinion) of horror cinema. These include the famous silent film Nosferatu, as well as Werner Hertzog’s 1979 remake, Nosferatu: Phantom der Nacht, along with cult classics that include Suspiria, Lair of the White Worm, and several others.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Tue, 18 Oct 2016 17:27:13 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=9712<p>This week on The Gralien Report we discuss cryptozoology, horror, and the macabre arts with illustrator extraordinaire Mister Sam Shearon. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-10-17-16-sekret-machines-dreaded-mister-sam/">TGR 10.17.16. Sekret Machines and The Dreaded Mister Sam</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report we discuss cryptozoology, horror, and the macabre arts with illustrator extraordinaire Mister Sam Shearon.
Then in the second hour, we are joined by Mister Sam Shearon, an English dark artist born in Liverpool, England. Specialising in horror and science-fiction, his work often includes elements inspired by vintage tales of monsters and madmen, dark futures, post apocalyptic genres and classic literature including H.P.Lovecraft’s The Call of Cthulhu, Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray and the modern classics Clive Barker’s Hellraiser and the Books of Blood all of which he has fully illustrated. In addition to his artistic aptitudes, Mister Sam is also well-versed in the subject of Cryptozoology, which we’ll discuss at length with him during this special Halloween-themed segment on The Gralien Report.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Tue, 11 Oct 2016 19:17:06 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=9687<p>This week we examine "The Greek Oracle of the Dead", and the arcane mirror-gazing practices that ancient cultures may have used to attempt communication with their ancestors.</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-10-10-16-greek-oracle-dead/">TGR 10.10.16. The Greek Oracle of the Dead</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week we examine "The Greek Oracle of the Dead", and the arcane mirror-gazing practices that ancient cultures may have used to attempt communication with their ancestors.
Then in the second hour, we break down the ceremonial importance of the ancient Mayan San Gervasio site, and its unusual similarities to the ancient Greek “Oracle of the Dead”. This leads us to a discussion of the work of grief counselor Raymond Moody M.D., who borrowed from the works of the ancient Greek mystics like the Oracle at Ephyra to create what he calls the “psychomanteum”, which employs the ancient art of mirror gazing to make contact with other worlds. Could ancient cultures have been using such ancient practices to attempt to commune with spirits of the dead?Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Thu, 06 Oct 2016 01:03:11 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=9669<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we examine the increasing reports of a "clown panic" in America, and whether the incidents are legitimate, or represent a socio-cultural phenomenon. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-10-05-16-rise-of-the-clowns-panic-in-america/">TGR 10.05.16. Rise of the Clowns: Panic in America?</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we examine the increasing reports of a "clown panic" in America, and whether the incidents are legitimate, or represent a socio-cultural phenomenon.
Turning our attention to news, we look at the concerns mounting in relation to the arrival of Hurricane Matthew on the U.S. Mainland, as well as new evidence of the oldest civilization on Earth. We also take time to discuss self-education, ancient astronaut theories, and how humans are outsourcing our technology into the intangible “data cloud” that is the World Wide Web.
Finally, we turn our attention to the Creepy Clowns being seen all over the United States, as we give a breakdown of the latest developments in the ongoing “Clown Panic” in America. Why are clowns being seen so frequently, and is this purely a sociological phenomena, or is there more to the story? Could it even be that people’s current fear of clowns stems from urban legends, and the way they are reported by the media, has inspired legitimate incidents in which people are donning clown costumes in order to frighten the public?Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Tue, 27 Sep 2016 19:57:11 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=9647<p>This week's podcast discusses the mysteries of the ancient Mayan Civilization, along with theories about their architectural wonders throughout Mesoamerica. </p>
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Then in hour two, we examine some of the mysteries of the Mayan Civilization, as Micah returns from several days of excursions to visit ancient Mesoamerican ruins sites. The ancient rites and rituals of the Mayan people are discussed, as well as their relevance to mysterious earlier cultures, and their archaeological proficiency thousands of years ago.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Mon, 19 Sep 2016 18:29:59 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=9602<p>This week on The Gralien Report, strange encounters with mysterious beings in our woodlands is the focus of conversation. Are there "wild people" in our forests and National Parks?</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-09-19-16-theres-something-woods/">TGR 09.19.16. There’s Something in the Woods…</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, strange encounters with mysterious beings in our woodlands is the focus of conversation. Are there "wild people" in our forests and National Parks?or perhaps a group of seals playing?) have caused quite a stir in the Scottish Highlands. Elsewhere, why have the folks at Bank of America chimed in on the likelihood that reality is just a simulation? Finally, we revisit a conversation in which Micah and Hobbo talk with researcher Ken Storch, who had an unusual encounter with… something… in the Pennsylvania woods a number of years ago. Who, or what, did he encounter?
On the heels of Storch’s odd encounter with a mysterious, “something in the woods”, we showcase a special edition of the “Crypto X” program, co-hosted with Micah by history buff and crypto-thinker Dakota Waddell. Dakota brings to the table one of the best cases of a law enforcement encounter with Sasquatch (which even Micah hadn’t heard of), in addition to offering thoughts on the belief in some circles that Bigfoot is a “paranormal” entity. Micah gives his reasons why this is not only unlikely, but perhaps also damaging to the serious study of these purported creatures.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Tue, 13 Sep 2016 22:03:34 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=9589<p>This week on The Gralien Report we look at new allegations about the famous Allagash Abductions, and whether a real UFO incident may have been exaggerated. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-09-12-16-allagash-abductions-reconsidered/">TGR 09.12.16. The Allagash Abductions, Reconsidered</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report we look at new allegations about the famous Allagash Abductions, and whether a real UFO incident may have been exaggerated.
On the subject of aliens, in hour two we look at new allegations about the famous Allagash Abductions, an incident where four men were purportedly taken aboard a UFO in a classic “alien abduction” incident. Does new testimony from one of the witnesses suggest proof of a hoax, or is there still legitimacy to the idea that something was witnessed that evening in 1976 over the Allagash wilderness?Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Thu, 08 Sep 2016 21:21:53 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=9569<p>On this edition of the podcast, we focus on the possible funding mechanisms that would allow a Breakaway Civilization to exist, and remain hidden. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-09-08-16-the-bankers-of-the-breakaway-civilization/">TGR 09.08.16. The Bankers of the Breakaway Civilization</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>On this edition of the podcast, we focus on the possible funding mechanisms that would allow a Breakaway Civilization to exist, and remain hidden.
Then in the second hour, we revisit the idea of a hypothetical “Breakaway Civilization”, first proposed by researcher Richard Dolan. Rather than focusing entirely on whether UFOs are evidence of such an idea, we focus on the possible funding mechanisms that would allow a Breakaway Civilization to exist at all. Is the notion of secret, private methods of funding for various operations really such a far fetched idea?Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Tue, 30 Aug 2016 20:25:54 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=9540<p>'The Future is Now' becomes a reality this week, as we examine humanity's future, our progression into a new epoch, and the direction humankind is headed.</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-08-30-16-omega-point-humanitys-future/">TGR 08.30.16. The Omega Point: Humanity’s Future?</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>'The Future is Now' becomes a reality this week, as we examine humanity's future, our progression into a new epoch, and the direction humankind is headed.
Then skipping ahead to the future, in the second hour of the program we feature a number of colorful listener correspondences, including one story which an astrobiology student broke to us before the mainstream carried it. And with the discussion of astrobiology, alien life, SETI, and the future of humankind, we examine why some scientists believe that we are already existing in a new epoch, and what this means for life on Earth. But what, precisely, does this mean, and where will we be headed in the future as a civilization?Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Tue, 23 Aug 2016 20:14:54 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=9521<p>This week on The Gralien Report we discuss ancient mysteries and unusual phenomenon in human history, as well as scientists who have observed mysterious, unidentified animal species. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-08-22-16-ancient-mysteries-in-the-upside-down/">TGR 08.22.16. Ancient Mysteries in “The Upside-Down”</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report we discuss ancient mysteries and unusual phenomenon in human history, as well as scientists who have observed mysterious, unidentified animal species.
We also examine the latest theories about the mysterious “Tabby’s Star”, which some suggest could be a evidence of an alien megastructure. Then in the second hour, as we make our way into the Upside-Down”, we are joined by two special guests: environmental scientist and skeptical Fortean Jason Pentrail and podcaster and thinker Adam Loyal of the Friends to Know podcast join in on a panel discussion, where we look at ancient mysteries, and whether a Jungian sort of “collective unconscious” is driving human innovation. Finally, we also look at the conundrum qualified zoologists face when they spot new species unknown to science… especially when they resemble the fabled “sea serpents” of myth and legend.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.

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Wed, 17 Aug 2016 01:27:22 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=9499<p>This week on The Gralien Report, odd reports of Sasquatch in the early 20th century are discussed, as well as one account that referred to the legendary beasts as "men stealers."</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/uncategorized/tgr-08-16-16-sasquatch-the-men-stealers/">TGR 08.16.16. Sasquatch: The ‘Men Stealers’</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, odd reports of Sasquatch in the early 20th century are discussed, as well as one account that referred to the legendary beasts as "men stealers."
Then in the second hour, we examine a handful of early reports of Sasquatch in the Pacific Northwest, including a diary from a missionary in the region who, in writing of the “legends” of the Natives there, wrote of the mountain giants who were “men stealers.” This eerie statement is in keeping with long held traditions about Sasquatch kidnappings, which we examine along with other folkloric beliefs about the creatures.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Tue, 09 Aug 2016 20:49:51 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=9478<p>This week on the Gralien Report, we examine "Fortean Fatalities", as well as unusual reports of animal activity and unidentified creatures.</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/uncategorized/tgr-08-08-16-animalistic-oddities-fortean-fatalities/">TGR 08.08.16. Animalistic Oddities and Fortean Fatalities</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on the Gralien Report, we examine "Fortean Fatalities", as well as unusual reports of animal activity and unidentified creatures.
We further the discussion with a number of reports of odd things happening elsewhere abroad, which includes a strange “man-like” beast killed in Australia more than 150 years ago. What was the animal really… a “Yowie”, the Australian equivalent to Bigfoot, or was it in fact some other creature, perhaps a now-extinct species of marsupial?
In the second hour, we examine cases where people who have disappeared were actually attempting to avoid being found by searchers, as well as cases of “Fortean Fatalities”, where the missing have been found, but under equally mysterious circumstances. Chief among these had been the strange disappearance of Elisa Lam, a Canadian student whose body was later recovered under very unusual circumstances. However, even stranger than her death had been the footage of her captured from the elevator in the Cecil Hotel, where she was later found dead. Does the footage indicate the onset of mental illness, or as some suggest, was Lam under some other kind of influence, or perhaps even pursuit by an individual off-camera, in the hours prior to her disappearance? We examine these questions, as well as a possible conclusion to this odd story based on logical deduction, on this week’s episode of The Gralien Report Podcast. Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Tue, 02 Aug 2016 19:05:58 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=9460<p>This week we take a look at the fascinating Netflix series "Stranger Things", and the real-life inspirations behind it that incorporate a number of unusual subjects and themes.</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/uncategorized/tgr-08-01-16-stranger-things-anatomy-of-a-modern-cult-classic/">TGR 08.01.16. Stranger Things: Anatomy of a Modern Cult Classic</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week we take a look at the fascinating Netflix series "Stranger Things", and the real-life inspirations behind it that incorporate a number of unusual subjects and themes.
Then in hour two, look at the fascination viewers have with the new Netflix series Stranger Things, which incorporates elements of the supernatural, psychic phenomenon, conspiracies, monsters and the occult, and alternate dimensions into a program widely recognized as an instant “cult classic.” But is there more to why we love this show, and its homages to 1980s culture? We’ll explore this, and more, on this week’s podcast.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Wed, 27 Jul 2016 19:09:35 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=9440<p>This week on The Gralien Report, giant salamander sightings in the Trinity Alps and strange signals from space are topics featured in the discussion.</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/uncategorized/tgr-07-25-16-giant-salamanders-signals-space/">TGR 07.25.16. Giant Salamanders and Signals From Space</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, giant salamander sightings in the Trinity Alps and strange signals from space are topics featured in the discussion.
We examine this, as well as the latest science behind spooky action at a distance, and why this is redefining how we envision quantum mechanics. Then in the second hour, along with listener emails and other general commentary, we revisit the search for answers behind alleged “mystery satellites” that were observed back in the 1950s, as discussed on an episode a few weeks back. What do these strange objects have to do with the peculiar phenomenon of long-delayed radio echoes, and furthermore, why does this have some researchers talking about “alien probes” that may exist even further out in space?Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Wed, 20 Jul 2016 03:26:09 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=9417<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we examine whether human technology is now so complex that it exceeds the limits of human comprehension. How can we overcome creations that defy our own understanding? </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-07-18-16-is-our-technology-too-complex/">TGR 07.18.16. Is Our Technology Too Complex?</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we examine whether human technology is now so complex that it exceeds the limits of human comprehension. How can we overcome creations that defy our own understanding?
We also examine a number of other items trending in the news, which include the continuing popularity and fervor surrounding the Pokemon Go smartphone app. What does it tell us about the future of technology, and does it even point toward new notions of the much-discussed idea of a “simulated universe”?
The in hour two, we discuss a new book, Overcomplicated: Technology at the Limits of Comprehension, by complexity scientist Samuel Arbesman. In it, he offers an insightful field guide to living with complex technologies that defy human comprehension. As technology grows more complex, Arbesman argues, its behavior mimics the vagaries of the natural world more than it conforms to a mathematical model. If we are to survive and thrive in this new age, we must abandon our need for governing principles and rules and accept the chaos. By embracing and observing the freak accidents and flukes that disrupt our lives, we can gain valuable clues about how our algorithms really work. What’s more, we will become better thinkers, scientists, and innovators as a result.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Wed, 13 Jul 2016 16:13:46 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=9397<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we look at H.P. Lovecraft and his influence on modern occultism, as well as how such interests influenced his writing.</p>
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Then in hour two, John L. Steadman joins us to discuss his latest book, H.P. Lovecraft and the Black Magick Tradition. John is an English professor and Lovecraft scholar, in addition to having maintained an interest in ceremonial “magick” since an early age. He brings a number of unique perspectives which delve into the mystical, historical, and literary elements, as well as the psychology behind magical practices, and whether such things are indeed, in his view, “evil.” Finally, he discusses the many ways in which Lovecraft seemed to anticipate scientific discoveries of the years following his own untimely death.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Wed, 06 Jul 2016 17:14:51 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=9376<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we examine the scientific search for a sixth sense, and reports of unusual objects and "mystery satellites" orbiting the Earth.</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-07-05-16-mystery-moonlets-strange-satellites/">TGR 07.05.16. Mystery Moonlets and Strange Satellites</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we examine the scientific search for a sixth sense, and reports of unusual objects and "mystery satellites" orbiting the Earth.
Next, we examine an alleged discovery on Google Earth that some believe is representative of China’s version of “Area 51”. Micah explains what the site has to do with Nazi UFO conspiracies, and takes us down the rabbit hole as we examine German rocket scientist Hermann Oberth’s interest in UFOs, and whether he might have actually worked on a mysterious project known popularly as “The Bell.” Did it really exist, and if so, had Oberth been hiding his involvement in the project?
After taking a moment to answer an email from a young fan, in hour two we shift gears and open the old case of “mystery moonlets” that were purportedly being spotted by astronomers back in the 1950s. These objects, if natural, leave us with many questions about how they appeared in Earth orbit. On the other hand, if manmade, “artificial satellites”, the question remains as to who, precisely, launched them… and more importantly, who even had the technology required to launch such craft as far back as 1953! This, and much more, are discussed on this edition of the podcast.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Wed, 29 Jun 2016 15:47:25 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=9350<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we discuss mysteries of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and ancient mysteries involving ancient cataclysms and climate change. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/uncategorized/9350/">TGR 06.27.16. Appalachian Oddities and Ancient Mysteries</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we discuss mysteries of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and ancient mysteries involving ancient cataclysms and climate change.
Looking at the news, on the heels of reports of rare birds spotted in the wild for first time in decades, we look at recent reports of sightings of one of the most famous creatures believed to be extinct today. Was a Thylacine photographed in New Zealand, and are such claims bolstered by reports like this one from earlier this year, where a man claimed to have been one of the many who have spotted the reclusive “Tasmanian Tiger”?
Then in the second hour, in addition to listener emails, Micah takes us on a journey through time as we look back at the ancient world, and drastic changes in temperature that happened in it. As we examine periods of glaciation that our planet cycles through over time, we examine the work of mathematician Milutin Milankovich, who managed to solve the riddle of ice ages, their periodicity, and what causes them to occur. Still, there are also more “anomalous” temperature variances which science hasn’t yet managed to explain… do some point to a cataclysmic impact event in our ancient past?Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Tue, 21 Jun 2016 17:29:21 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=9329<p>This week on The Gralien Report we celebrate Summer Solstice 2016, along with a discussion about David Weatherly's new "Wood Knocks" Sasquatch anthology series. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-06-20-16-wood-knocks-summer-solstice-2016/">TGR 06.20.16. Wood Knocks and Summer Solstice 2016</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report we celebrate Summer Solstice 2016, along with a discussion about David Weatherly's new "Wood Knocks" Sasquatch anthology series.
We also examine an ancient Scandinavian tale of war, and how the modern historical “proof” of this unusual account may have been discovered… at the bottom of a well. Elsewhere, what unsettling discovery did a group of highway workers make when removing earth near a famous “haunted” gravesite?
In hour two, we shift our focus from ancient mysteries to the modern, forward-thinking research into the enigma of the Sasquatch. In many situations involving field research in the remote wilds of America, researchers have claimed to hear distinct sounds described as “wood knocks”, which some believe to be made by legendary, manlike creatures as-yet unproven by science. But how could a mystery beast of such mythic proportions actually exist, and is there a plausible case to be made for their mysterious, yet persistent evasion of discovery?
Researcher and author David Weatherly chose to tackle these questions with the help of other researchers in the field, which led him to the publication of Wood Knocks Volume One: Journal of Sasquatch Research, featuring art by the infamous Sam Shearon, and a trove of articles that examine everything from physical research in the field, to theories about the origins of these alleged creatures. Weatherly also tells us of his own travels to the mysterious Lovelock Cave in Nevada, which tells of a very unique story of ancient “giants” that fought against the Paiute Indians; what did David find when he and a colleague recently entered the famous cave?Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.

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Tue, 14 Jun 2016 17:54:34 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=9310<p>This week on The Gralien Report, Joshua Cutchin joins us to discuss 'Fortean' phenomenon, and recent endeavors by proponents of this bygone area of research.</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/06-14-16-into-the-odd-fortsplaining-with-joshua-cutchin/">06.14.16. Into The Odd: ‘Fortsplaining’ With Joshua Cutchin</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, Joshua Cutchin joins us to discuss 'Fortean' phenomenon, and recent endeavors by proponents of this bygone area of research.
Then in hour two, Joshua Cutchin joins us to discuss his recent appearance at the 2016 Fort Fest, an event held in Maryland by the International Fortean Organization (INFO). Many today are probably unaware of what, precisely, the INFO group is, and what their involvement with the unexplained has been over the last century. Cutchin tells us a bit about the event, as well as what he and other speakers were discussing. Over the course of the discussion, we turn our attention to subjects that include Nessie, the famous monster that allegedly lurks beneath Loch Ness, as well as what Cutchin thinks about the UFO subject.
After our talk with Joshua Cutchin, Micah spends the show’s final segment looking at unusual reports that describe events in ancient times that remind many scholars of the perils of modern warfare. Do ancient holy texts and philosophical dialogues describe an ancient war that occurred in humanity’s past, which has been forgotten by time? If so, what evidence still exists today that may help substantiate this idea?Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Tue, 07 Jun 2016 21:02:13 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=9290<p>This week on The Gralien Report, we examine the UFO interests of the late boxing champion Muhammad Ali, along with Elon Musk's latest statements on theories of a "simulated universe".</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-06-06-16-ufo-sightings-muhammad-ali/">TGR 06.06.16. The UFO Sightings of Muhammad Ali</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, we examine the UFO interests of the late boxing champion Muhammad Ali, along with Elon Musk's latest statements on theories of a "simulated universe".
Next, we discuss a remarkable piece of footage from a Florida motorist, who observed a triangle shaped object while driving at night and — for once — seemed to manage to capture the object on video. Despite the limited view, analysis of the footage does seem to show a large, triangle-shaped object, in continuity with other recent reports of large, triangular aircraft seen in various locales. What are their origins, and if they are a secret U.S. military project, why are they consistently flown over well populated areas? Finally, we round out the hour with discussion of Elon Musk, the latest to weigh in on the argument that our reality may be a simulation.
Then in the second hour, we are joined again by Timothy Green Beckley, who recounts his experiences with the late Muhammad Ali, heavyweight champion and, on an interesting note, a longtime believer in UFOs. Beckley tells of meeting Ali on numerous occasions, as well as one visit to Ali’s training camp with none other than Uri Gellar.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Tue, 31 May 2016 20:20:02 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=9264<p>This week's podcast looks at wealthy philanthropist Tom Slick and his connection to the search for the Abominable Snowman, as well as a mysterious Chilean UFO conspiracy theory.</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-05-30-16-tom-slick-friends-high-places/">TGR 05.30.16. Tom Slick and Friends in High Places</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week's podcast looks at wealthy philanthropist Tom Slick and his connection to the search for the Abominable Snowman, as well as a mysterious Chilean UFO conspiracy theory.
Meanwhile, in Australia many have likened a recent series of earthquakes to “atomic bombs going off below ground.” Also, a new genetic study has helped scientists learn something fascinating about ancient Phoenicians, in an ancient tale that is ever-changing before our modern eyes. Then in hour two, we shift our focus to a fascinating story from Micah’s home state, which involved a mysterious crater that randomly appeared in the forest near Winston Salem, North Carolina, back in the 1960s. From there, it’s off to some discussion about the famous freak of the Himalayas, the Yeti, and how a wealthy oil tycoon had secretly helped scientific research into the creature’s existence a number of decades ago.
However, the story of Tom Slick may in fact go much deeper than merely an interest in cryptozoology and mystery beasts, since the wealthy philanthropist had also founded a number of research centers over the years, some of which involved such things as applied physics and consciousness research. As we go further down the rabbit hole, we also find that they may have had to do with a lot more than merely advancements in the world of science.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Tue, 24 May 2016 18:23:58 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=9242<p>This week on The Gralien Report, a mystery involving flight tracking technology is discussed, along with the notion of self-replicating A.I. in our future.</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-05-23-16-ufos-flight-radar-self-replicating/">TGR 05.23.16. UFOs on Flight Radar and Self-Replicating A.I.</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>This week on The Gralien Report, a mystery involving flight tracking technology is discussed, along with the notion of self-replicating A.I. in our future.
However, that’s not all that was spotted: a mysterious aircraft was seen streaking across the ocean toward Canberra using a popular commercial aircraft tracking program, moving at remarkable speeds, and displaying a non-existent flight code for it’s identification. Our money is on a glitch with the flight radar program… but is there a chance, however remote, that the app had been tracking something else, and perhaps with capabilities unlike most conventional aircraft?
Then later in the program, Micah shares a portion of a recent discussion he had recently with Adam Loyal, a podcaster and fellow Gralien of many years who produces the show Friends to Know. We get into familiar territory as our discussion begins with talk about skepticism applied to subjects like UFOs, alien life, and artificial intelligence, as well as some of the threads that link these subjects conceptually. Then, Adam proposes the notion that A.I. will, in the eventual sense, be capable of replicating itself, and even improving on its own design. What would the advent of self-replicating A.I. mean for future humanity, and is it something we should consider a grave threat, much like Elon Musk and others in the world of tech and innovation have warned?Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Wed, 18 May 2016 22:52:20 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=9224<p>On this edition of the program, we examine claims of Sasquatch "attacks" in American folklore, and compare the accounts given by those who claimed to experience them.</p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-05-17-16-sasquatch-attacks-american-folklore/">TGR 05.17.16. Sasquatch Attacks in American Folklore</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>On this edition of the program, we examine claims of Sasquatch "attacks" in American folklore, and compare the accounts given by those who claimed to experience them.
This all ties in with Peter’s idea that, going back to before 1947, the American media has worked to discredit ideas pertaining to UFOs, as well as the suggestion that some UFOs may represent alien life. Then switching gears, we also examine a lengthy email from one of our listeners, in which we look at various purported medical conditions and alternative health trends today, and whether science can really account for them. Is there also a profitable angle many companies play when it comes to the public’s belief as it relates to health trends?
Finally, in hour two we revisit a classic story involving the legendary Sasquatch, in which a group of miners claimed to have been “attacked” by the creatures in a location near Mount Saint Helens which has since been known as “Ape Canyon.” In addition to being the famous hairy apes portrayed in American folklore, one of the men who was involved in the Ape Canyon further claimed, upon years of reflection, that Sasquatch was actually a mystical creature, rather than a physical one; is this the earliest instance where a “paranormal” theory of origin was attributed to the creatures?
Finally, the Ape Canyon story is remarkably similar to an entirely separate encounter, which was reported decades later near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Is it a coincidence that the two stories are so similar, or are they each separate examples of purported “attacks” by a mysterious species living here in the Americas?Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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Tue, 10 May 2016 21:09:28 +0000http://www.gralienreport.com/?p=9202<p>Is our reality really all it appears to be? The concept of a simulated universe, as well as other aspects of reality that may be illusions, are discussed on this episode. </p>
<p>This post, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com/podcasts/tgr-05-09-16-exist-inside-simulated-universe/">TGR 05.09.16. Do We Exist Inside a Simulated Universe?</a>, first appeared at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gralienreport.com">The Gralien Report</a>.</p>Is our reality really all it appears to be? The concept of a simulated universe, as well as other aspects of reality that may be illusions, are discussed on this episode.
On the subject of natural cataclysms, Micah also examines a recent report carried out jointly between the Swedish Global Priorities Project and The Future of Humanity Institute at University of Oxford. The report details a number of things that are deemed plausible threats to humankind in the next five years… and you’ll be surprised to hear what the authors rank as even greater concerns than volcanic eruptions and asteroid strikes: among them are the potential for geo-engineering to “backfire”, as well as concerns over the rise of artificial intelligence.
In line with this discussion, as well as a previous discussion from weeks past about whether the universe might be a simulation, Micah proposes a new line of thought pertaining to the idea of a simulated universe, and how artificial intelligence, alien life, and even purported “abduction” experiences might fit into the broader context of such a fabricated reality. Sound a bit far fetched? Interestingly, it isn’t much different from similar themes addressed in the writing of some of the most popular science writers today, as well as the ideas of philosophers going even further back. Could a simulated universe actually be a legitimate scientific possibility, rather than purely the stuff of science fiction?
Finally, we take time to examine one of the most unusual Sunday morning sermons you never thought you would hear about UFOs, aliens, spirits, chupacabras, and Bigfoot… which reminds us: did you know there is a 2016 presidential candidate who actually wants to put Bigfoot on the endangered species list? Remarkably, he says this is his strangest campaign stance… but since his other promises include the release of DARPA information about Tesla-inspired time travel technologies, once again we may have to differ.Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials.
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